Product classification
HS code for Fresh pork: 0203.19
Meat, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh pork under HS 0203.19
HS code 0203.19 is a residual category for fresh or chilled meat of swine that does not meet the specific definitions of carcasses, half-carcasses, hams, shoulders, or their respective cuts with bone in. Chapter 2, heading 0203, covers meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 0203.19 includes various cuts such as loins, bellies (pork sides), and boneless cuts, provided they are fresh or chilled. The classification depends on the specific cut and the preservation method. Chilling involves lowering the temperature to just above freezing to extend shelf life while maintaining the characteristics of fresh meat. This code is often used for high-value retail cuts and industrial meat blocks intended for further processing. The classification requires precise documentation of the cut and the state of preservation to ensure correct duty application and compliance with sanitary standards. It excludes meat that has been seasoned, cooked, or otherwise prepared, which would fall under Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Fresh pork loins, boneless or bone-in
- Chilled pork belly (pork sides)
- Fresh pork tenderloin
- Boneless pork leg or shoulder cuts
- Also under 0203.19
- Smithfield fresh pork ribs
- Tyson Fresh Meats pork belly
- Danish Crown fresh pork loin
- JBS Swift fresh pork chops
Codes often confused with 0203.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 0203.11 (carcasses) or 0203.12 (hams and shoulders with bone in). If the pork is frozen, it must be classified under 0203.29. Additionally, if the pork has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked, it moves to heading 0210. Edible offal such as liver or heart is classified under 0206 rather than 0203.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020319 (the code used for fresh pork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020319 (the code used for fresh pork) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 14% 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 020319, not only fresh pork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $2.7B 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.2B 18% of world exports
- 3 Canada $1.8B 15% of world exports
World total: $12.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $1.7B 14% of world imports
- 2 Italy $930M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Poland $867M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $12.0B 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
Brazil classifies fresh pork under NCM 0203.19.00: HS 0203.19 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
What is the HS code for Fresh pork?
The HS code for Fresh pork is 020319 (Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled). Fresh or chilled pork cuts not elsewhere specified (like loins or bellies) are classified under HS code 0203.19.
How do I classify Fresh pork for customs?
Fresh pork is classified under HS code 020319 — Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is bacon classified under this HS code?
No, bacon is typically cured or smoked and is classified under heading 0210, not 0203.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh pork (HS 020319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020319 (the code used for fresh pork) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($2.7B, 22% of world exports), Germany ($2.2B) and Canada ($1.8B). World exports came to about $12.2B, 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 (HS 020319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020319 (the code used for fresh pork) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.7B, 14% of world imports), Italy ($930M) and Poland ($867M). World imports came to about $12.0B, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020319 for Fresh pork 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh pork (HS 020319) is classified under NCM 0203.19.00.