Product classification
HS code for Cooked ham: 1602.41
Meat preparations, of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations).
Classification of cooked ham under HS 1602.41
Cooked ham is classified under HS code 1602.41. This classification is found in Chapter 16, which covers preparations of meat, fish, or crustaceans. The specific heading 1602 applies to 'other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.' Within this heading, the 40-series (1602.4x) is dedicated to products made from swine (pigs). The subheading 1602.41 is specifically reserved for 'hams and cuts thereof.' To qualify for this code, the product must be prepared or preserved beyond the processes described in Chapter 2. Since cooking (boiling, roasting, grilling) is a preparation method that goes beyond simple salting, drying, or smoking, the product is excluded from Chapter 2 and placed in Chapter 16. The term 'ham' refers specifically to the hind leg of the swine; if the cut originates from another part of the animal, a different subheading must be used.
- Covers
- Boiled ham (whole or sliced)
- Roasted ham cuts
- Canned ham (prepared and cooked)
- Glazed cooked ham
- Cured and fully cooked ham slices
- Also under 1602.41
- Parma Ham
- Smithfield Ham
- Hormel Black Label Bacon
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Ham
- Jamón Ibérico
Codes often confused with 1602.41
Common mistake. Cooked ham is often confused with HS code 0210.11. However, Chapter 2 (specifically 0210) only covers meat that is salted, in brine, dried, or smoked, but NOT cooked. If the ham has been subjected to any heat treatment that cooks the proteins, it must be classified under 1602.41. Another common error is confusing it with 1602.42, which is specifically for pork shoulders. Distinguishing between the hind leg (ham) and the foreleg (shoulder) is critical for correct tariff application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160241 (the code used for cooked ham), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160241 (the code used for cooked ham) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 160241, not only cooked ham.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $298M 19% of world exports
- 2 Italy $281M 18% of world exports
- 3 Poland $225M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $266M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $203M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $174M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for cooked ham
Brazil classifies cooked ham under NCM 1602.41.00: HS 1602.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about cooked ham
What is the HS code for Cooked ham?
The HS code for Cooked ham is 160241 (Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)). The HS code for cooked ham (swine hind leg) is 1602.41. This applies to both whole hams and sliced preparations.
How do I classify Cooked ham for customs?
Cooked ham is classified under HS code 160241 — Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is canned ham classified differently?
Generally, no. If the canned ham consists of prepared and cooked cuts of the hind leg of swine, it remains under 1602.41, regardless of the packaging.
Which countries are the top exporters of cooked ham (HS 160241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160241 (the code used for cooked ham) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($298M, 19% of world exports), Italy ($281M) and Poland ($225M). World exports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cooked ham (HS 160241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160241 (the code used for cooked ham) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($266M, 16% of world imports), France ($203M) and Germany ($174M). World imports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cooked ham the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160241 for Cooked ham is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cooked ham in Brazil?
In Brazil, cooked ham (HS 160241) is classified under NCM 1602.41.00.