Product classification
HS code for Frozen pork offal: 0206.49
Offal, edible, of swine, (other than livers), frozen.
Classification of frozen pork offal under HS 0206.49
HS code 0206.49 serves as the residual classification for all edible frozen offal of swine that is not specifically named elsewhere in the 0206.4 series. While 0206.41 is reserved for livers, 0206.49 captures a wide variety of other edible parts. In the context of the Harmonized System, offal generally refers to the internal organs and the extremities, such as feet, tails, and ears, of the animal. This classification is determined by GRI 1 and 6, identifying the product first as swine offal and then as other than liver. The products must be frozen to meet the requirements of this subheading. This category is particularly important in international trade because variety meats or offal often have high demand in specific markets for traditional dishes. The technical distinction between 0206.49 and other headings is crucial. For instance, while 0206.49 covers many internal organs, heading 0504.00 specifically covers guts, bladders, and stomachs of animals. Therefore, items like pig stomachs or intestines are classified under 0504.00 even if they are edible and frozen, because 0504 is more specific for those particular organs. Similarly, if the offal is prepared or cooked, it moves to Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Frozen pork hearts
- Frozen pork kidneys
- Frozen pork tongues
- Frozen pork feet (trotters)
- Frozen pork ears
- Frozen pork tails
- Frozen pork snouts
- Also under 0206.49
- Tyson Fresh Meats frozen pork trotters
- Smithfield Foods frozen pork stomachs
- JBS USA frozen pork ears
Codes often confused with 0206.49
Common mistake. Confused with 0206.41, which is specifically for livers. Also confused with 0504.00, which covers guts, bladders, and stomachs. While 0206.49 covers many internal organs, the specific items listed in 0504.00, like intestines used for sausage casings, take precedence under that heading. It is also confused with 0206.30, which is for fresh or chilled swine offal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020649 (the code used for frozen pork offal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020649 (the code used for frozen pork offal) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% 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 020649, not only frozen pork offal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $806M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $714M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $394M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.3B 61% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $358M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$123M 3.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 offal
Brazil classifies frozen pork offal under NCM 0206.49.00: HS 0206.49 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 offal
What is the HS code for Frozen pork offal?
The HS code for Frozen pork offal is 020649 (Offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen). The HS code for frozen edible swine offal (excluding livers) is 0206.49.
How do I classify Frozen pork offal for customs?
Frozen pork offal is classified under HS code 020649 — Offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are pork feet meat or offal?
In the HS system, feet (trotters) are classified as edible offal under 0206.49 when they are frozen and intended for human consumption.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen pork offal (HS 020649)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020649 (the code used for frozen pork offal) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($806M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($714M) and the Netherlands ($394M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 offal (HS 020649)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020649 (the code used for frozen pork offal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.3B, 61% of world imports), the Philippines ($358M) and Vietnam (about $123M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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 offal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020649 for Frozen pork offal 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 offal in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen pork offal (HS 020649) is classified under NCM 0206.49.00.