Product classification
HS code for Frozen pork: 0203.29
Meat, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen.
Classification of frozen pork under HS 0203.29
The classification of frozen pork under HS code 0203.29 is determined by a process of elimination within the 0203 heading. Heading 0203 covers meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen. Within this, the system differentiates between fresh or chilled (0203.1x) and frozen (0203.2x). Subheading 0203.29 is a residual or basket category for frozen meat that does not meet the specific anatomical definitions of carcasses (0203.21) or bone-in hams and shoulders (0203.22). According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is dictated by the terms of the headings and subheadings. For a product to fall under 0203.29, it must be skeletal muscle meat from a pig, it must be frozen (typically maintained at -18 degrees Celsius or lower), and it must not be a whole or half carcass or a bone-in cut from the leg or shoulder. This category is vital for international trade as it encompasses the most common commercial cuts used in retail and food service, such as boneless loins and bellies. The distinction between meat and offal is also critical; 0203.29 only includes muscle tissue, whereas organs are classified in heading 0206. Furthermore, the meat must be unprepared, meaning it has not been cooked, seasoned, or preserved by processes like salting or smoking, which would move the classification to Chapter 16 or heading 0210.
- Covers
- Boneless pork loin
- Frozen pork belly (flitches)
- Boneless pork shoulder
- Frozen pork ribs
- Diced frozen pork
- Pork tenderloin
- Boneless ham cuts
- Also under 0203.29
- Smithfield frozen pork belly
- Tyson Fresh Meats frozen pork ribs
- Danish Crown frozen pork loin
- JBS Swift frozen pork tenderloin
Codes often confused with 0203.29
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 0203.19, which is for fresh or chilled other pork cuts. The distinction lies entirely in the preservation method. Another common error is using 0203.22 for boneless hams; however, 0203.22 specifically requires the bone to be present. If the bone is removed, it must be classified under 0203.29. It is also confused with 0206.49, which covers edible offal like hearts or kidneys rather than skeletal muscle.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020329 (the code used for frozen pork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020329 (the code used for frozen pork) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, 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 020329, not only frozen pork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $3.2B 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.9B 19% of world exports
- 3 Spain $2.9B 18% of world exports
World total: $15.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $2.4B 16% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $1.8B 12% of world imports
- 3 China $1.5B 9.6% of world imports
World total: $15.4B 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 pork
Brazil classifies frozen pork under NCM 0203.29.00: HS 0203.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen pork
What is the HS code for Frozen pork?
The HS code for Frozen pork is 020329 (Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen). The HS code for frozen pork (other than carcasses or bone-in hams/shoulders) is 0203.29.
How do I classify Frozen pork for customs?
Frozen pork is classified under HS code 020329 — Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 0203.29 include seasoned pork?
No, if the pork has been seasoned, marinated, or cooked, it is classified under Chapter 16, typically 1602.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen pork (HS 020329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020329 (the code used for frozen pork) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($3.2B, 21% of world exports), the United States ($2.9B) and Spain ($2.9B). World exports came to about $15.6B, 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 frozen pork (HS 020329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020329 (the code used for frozen pork) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($2.4B, 16% of world imports), South Korea ($1.8B) and China ($1.5B). World imports came to about $15.4B, 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 pork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020329 for Frozen 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 frozen pork in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen pork (HS 020329) is classified under NCM 0203.29.00.