Product classification
HS code for Frozen bone-in pork cuts: 0203.22
Meat, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen.
Classification of frozen bone-in pork cuts under HS 0203.22
Frozen bone-in pork cuts, specifically hams and shoulders, are classified under HS code 0203.22. This classification is situated within Chapter 2 (Meat and edible meat offal) and Heading 0203 (Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen). The hierarchical structure of the Harmonized System requires a distinction between the state of the meat and the specific cut of the animal. Subheading 0203.22 is restricted to hams, shoulders, and cuts thereof, provided they contain the bone. In anatomical terms, hams refer to the hindquarters of the swine, while shoulders refer to the forequarters. The presence of the bone is a defining characteristic for this specific code. This classification is used to monitor trade volumes of primary pork cuts and is often subject to specific veterinary inspections and quota regulations. The meat must be frozen to a temperature that ensures the core is solid to meet the criteria for the 0203.2x series.
- Covers
- Frozen pork ham, bone-in
- Frozen pork shoulder, bone-in
- Frozen picnic shoulder, bone-in
- Frozen pork leg (hindquarter), bone-in
- Frozen cuts of hams or shoulders with bone
- Also under 0203.22
- Smithfield frozen bone-in ham
- Danish Crown frozen bone-in shoulder
- JBS Swift frozen bone-in pork leg
- BRF frozen bone-in pork butt
Codes often confused with 0203.22
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 0203.21, which is only for whole or half-carcasses. Once the ham or shoulder is detached from the carcass, it must be moved to 0203.22. Another error is using 0203.29, which is a catch-all for other frozen pork cuts. While 0203.29 includes bellies (ribs) and boneless cuts, the specific bone-in hams and shoulders must stay in 0203.22. Finally, if the pork is processed (e.g., salted, smoked, or brined like traditional ham), it must be classified under 0210.11 or Chapter 16, depending on the level of preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen bone-in pork cuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen bone-in pork cuts) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% 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 020322, not only frozen bone-in pork cuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $311M 26% of world exports
- 2 Spain $224M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $182M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $453M 41% of world imports
- 2 Dominican Republic $81M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $44M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 frozen bone-in pork cuts
Brazil classifies frozen bone-in pork cuts under NCM 0203.22.00: HS 0203.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen bone-in pork cuts
What is the HS code for Frozen bone-in pork cuts?
The HS code for Frozen bone-in pork cuts is 020322 (Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen).
How do I classify Frozen bone-in pork cuts for customs?
Frozen bone-in pork cuts is classified under HS code 020322 — Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for frozen bone-in pork shoulder?
The HS code for frozen bone-in pork shoulder is 0203.22.
Are pork ribs classified under 0203.22?
No, pork ribs are generally classified under HS code 0203.29 as other frozen cuts of swine, unless they are part of a shoulder cut.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen bone-in pork cuts (HS 020322)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen bone-in pork cuts) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($311M, 26% of world exports), Spain ($224M) and the United States ($182M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 frozen bone-in pork cuts (HS 020322)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen bone-in pork cuts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($453M, 41% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($81M) and the Philippines ($44M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Frozen bone-in pork cuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020322 for Frozen bone-in pork cuts 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 frozen bone-in pork cuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen bone-in pork cuts (HS 020322) is classified under NCM 0203.22.00.