Product classification
HS code for Fresh pork carcass: 0203.11
Meat, of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh pork carcass under HS 0203.11
HS code 0203.11 is specifically for carcasses and half-carcasses of swine, fresh or chilled. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, a carcass represents the whole body of a slaughtered animal after it has been bled and eviscerated, and after the removal of the head, feet, and tail. A half-carcass is the product obtained by dividing the whole carcass symmetrically through the center of each cervical, dorsal, lumbar, and sacral vertebra. This classification falls under Chapter 2 (Meat and edible meat offal) and heading 0203 (Meat of swine). The "fresh or chilled" status is a critical determinant; "fresh" meat is that which has not been treated to ensure preservation, while "chilled" meat has been cooled to a low temperature without being frozen. This code is primarily used for the bulk transport of pork before it is broken down into smaller retail cuts. Accurate classification under 0203.11 is vital for meeting veterinary inspection requirements and applying the appropriate tariff rates. It excludes wild boar, which is generally classified as game meat under 0208.
- Covers
- Whole swine carcasses, fresh or chilled
- Half-carcasses of domestic swine, fresh or chilled
- Chilled pork carcasses for industrial butchery
- Also under 0203.11
- Danish Crown fresh pork carcass
- Tyson Fresh Meats chilled pig
- JBS Swift fresh pork halves
Codes often confused with 0203.11
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when 0203.11 is used for specific cuts like hams or shoulders, which belong in 0203.12. If the carcass is frozen, it must be classified under 0203.21. Furthermore, live swine are classified in Chapter 1 (0103), and any meat that has been salted or smoked is classified under 0210.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020311 (the code used for fresh pork carcass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020311 (the code used for fresh pork carcass) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% 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 020311, not only fresh pork carcass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $822M 33% of world exports
- 2 Germany $432M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $260M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $673M 26% of world imports
- 2 Italy $418M 16% of world imports
- 3 Poland $368M 14% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 fresh pork carcass
Brazil classifies fresh pork carcass under NCM 0203.11.00: HS 0203.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh pork carcass
What is the HS code for Fresh pork carcass?
The HS code for Fresh pork carcass is 020311 (Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of swine is 0203.11.
How do I classify Fresh pork carcass for customs?
Fresh pork carcass is classified under HS code 020311 — Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a half-carcass in this classification?
A half-carcass is defined as the product of splitting a whole carcass lengthwise through the center of the spinal column.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh pork carcass (HS 020311)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020311 (the code used for fresh pork carcass) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($822M, 33% of world exports), Germany ($432M) and the Netherlands ($260M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 fresh pork carcass (HS 020311)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020311 (the code used for fresh pork carcass) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($673M, 26% of world imports), Italy ($418M) and Poland ($368M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 Fresh pork carcass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020311 for Fresh pork carcass 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 fresh pork carcass in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh pork carcass (HS 020311) is classified under NCM 0203.11.00.