Product classification
HS code for Deli ham: 1602.41
Meat preparations, of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations).
Classification of deli ham under HS 1602.41
Deli ham is classified under HS code 1602.41 as a prepared meat product. Chapter 16 covers preparations of meat, which are distinguished from the fresh, chilled, or frozen meats found in Chapter 02. Heading 1602 includes meat that has been prepared or preserved by means other than those described in Chapter 02 (such as boiling, steaming, grilling, or deep-frying). Subheading 1602.41 specifically covers preparations of swine (pork), specifically hams and cuts thereof. For a product to be classified here, it must have undergone a process that changes its character from raw meat to a prepared food item, such as being fully cooked or containing specific additives that go beyond simple preservation. This includes most ready-to-eat ham products found in delicatessens. The term ham in this context refers to the hind leg of the swine. If the product is made from the shoulder, it would fall under 1602.42. The classification also considers the weight of the preparation; if it contains less than 20% by weight of meat, it may be classified elsewhere. Deli ham often contains added water, salt, sugar, and curing agents like sodium nitrite, all of which are consistent with the preparations covered under heading 1602. The product may be presented sliced, in bulk rolls, or in vacuum-sealed retail packaging.
- Covers
- Cooked deli ham slices
- Canned prepared ham
- Honey-glazed prepared ham
- Cured and cooked ham joints
- Smoked prepared ham cuts
- 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. Deli ham is often confused with HS code 0210.11, which covers hams that are salted, in brine, dried, or smoked but not cooked or further prepared. The key distinction is the degree of processing; if the ham is fully cooked and ready for consumption without further heating, it belongs in 1602.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160241 (the code used for deli ham), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160241 (the code used for deli 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 deli 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 deli ham
Brazil classifies deli 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 deli ham
What is the HS code for Deli ham?
The HS code for Deli ham is 160241 (Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)). The HS code for prepared or preserved deli ham (swine) is 1602.41.
How do I classify Deli ham for customs?
Deli 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.
Does this code cover turkey ham?
No, turkey ham is classified under HS code 1602.31, which covers prepared or preserved meat of turkeys.
Which countries are the top exporters of deli ham (HS 160241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160241 (the code used for deli 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 deli ham (HS 160241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160241 (the code used for deli 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 Deli ham the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160241 for Deli 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 deli ham in Brazil?
In Brazil, deli ham (HS 160241) is classified under NCM 1602.41.00.