Product classification
HS code for Cured reptile meat: 0210.93
Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles).
Classification of cured reptile meat under HS 0210.93
The classification of cured reptile meat under HS code 0210.93 is a result of the 2022 updates to the Harmonized System, which sought to provide more granular data on the trade of non-traditional meat sources. Heading 0210 covers meat that is salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. Subheading 0210.93 specifically targets reptiles, which includes species such as crocodiles, snakes, lizards, and turtles. This classification also encompasses edible flours and meals derived from these meats, provided they have been preserved through the aforementioned methods. The primary criteria for this code are the biological origin (class Reptilia) and the preservation state. It excludes fresh or chilled reptile meat, which is classified under 0208.50. The inclusion of "edible flours and meals" within this code is a specific provision of the 0210 heading, ensuring that processed powders used for human consumption are correctly categorized alongside the whole meat cuts. This code is critical for monitoring the trade of exotic meats and ensuring compliance with CITES regulations where applicable.
- Covers
- Dried crocodile jerky
- Salted turtle meat
- Smoked snake meat
- Edible flour made from dried reptile meat
- Brined lizard meat
- Also under 0210.93
- Alligator Jerky (from farmed alligators)
- Turtle Soup Meat (cured)
- Smoked Rattlesnake Meat
- Crocodile Biltong
Codes often confused with 0210.93
Common mistake. Reptile meat is often misclassified under 0208.90, which is the general category for "other" meat and edible meat offal. However, 0208.50 is the specific code for fresh, chilled, or frozen reptile meat. If the meat is cured, 0210.93 is the only correct code. Another confusion arises with 1602.90, which covers prepared or preserved meat. If the reptile meat is canned in brine or part of a prepared meal, it moves to 1602. Importers must distinguish between meat that is simply "salted" (0210) and meat that is "preserved" in a way that changes its character, such as being cooked or mixed with other ingredients (1602).
Top exporters and importers of HS 021093 (the code used for cured reptile meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 021093 (the code used for cured reptile meat) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 34% 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 021093, not only cured reptile meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $3.2M 49% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.6M 24% of world exports
- 3 Australia $637K 9.7% of world exports
World total: $6.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $1.9M 34% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $1.8M 33% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.1M 20% of world imports
World total: $5.6M 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 cured reptile meat
Brazil classifies cured reptile meat under NCM 0210.93.00: HS 0210.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cured reptile meat
What is the HS code for Cured reptile meat?
The HS code for Cured reptile meat is 021093 (Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)). The HS code for cured, salted, dried, or smoked reptile meat is 0210.93.
How do I classify Cured reptile meat for customs?
Cured reptile meat is classified under HS code 021093 — Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are crocodile skins classified here?
No, crocodile skins are classified in Chapter 41 (Raw hides and skins) or Chapter 42 (Leather goods), depending on their state of processing. 0210.93 is only for edible meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of cured reptile meat (HS 021093)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 021093 (the code used for cured reptile meat) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.2M, 49% of world exports), Thailand ($1.6M) and Australia ($637K). World exports came to about $6.6M, 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 cured reptile meat (HS 021093)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 021093 (the code used for cured reptile meat) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($1.9M, 34% of world imports), Czechia ($1.8M) and Japan ($1.1M). World imports came to about $5.6M, 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 Cured reptile meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021093 for Cured reptile meat 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 cured reptile meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, cured reptile meat (HS 021093) is classified under NCM 0210.93.00.