Product classification
HS code for Frozen pork shoulder: 0203.22
Meat, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen.
Classification of frozen pork shoulder under HS 0203.22
Frozen pork shoulder is classified under HS code 0203.22. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6. Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System covers meat and edible meat offal. Within this chapter, heading 0203 is dedicated to the meat of swine, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. The classification further narrows down based on the preservation method and the specific cut of the animal. Subheading 0203.22 is explicitly reserved for frozen shoulders and cuts thereof, provided they remain bone-in. The inclusion of the bone is a primary determinant for this specific code; if the bone is removed during processing, the product would shift to a different subheading. The term 'frozen' implies that the product has been cooled to a temperature well below its freezing point, typically -18°C or lower, to ensure long-term preservation. This code applies to raw meat that has not been seasoned, cooked, or otherwise prepared beyond basic butchery and freezing.
- Covers
- Frozen bone-in pork shoulder butts
- Frozen bone-in picnic shoulders
- Frozen whole pork shoulders with bone
- Frozen cuts of pork shoulder containing 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 error involves confusing HS code 0203.22 with 0203.12, which covers fresh or chilled bone-in shoulders. The distinction relies entirely on the temperature and preservation state. Another common misclassification is 0203.29, which is used for frozen pork cuts that are boneless. If the shoulder has been deboned before freezing, it must be declared under 0203.29. Additionally, if the pork shoulder has been seasoned, marinated, or cooked, it moves out of Chapter 2 entirely and into Chapter 16, specifically under 1602.49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen pork shoulder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen pork shoulder) 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 pork shoulder.
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 pork shoulder
Brazil classifies frozen pork shoulder 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 pork shoulder
What is the HS code for Frozen pork shoulder?
The HS code for Frozen pork shoulder is 020322 (Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen). The HS code for frozen, bone-in pork shoulder is 0203.22.
How do I classify Frozen pork shoulder for customs?
Frozen pork shoulder 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.
Does this code include boneless pork shoulder?
No, boneless frozen pork shoulder is classified under HS code 0203.29. Code 0203.22 is strictly for bone-in cuts.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen pork shoulder (HS 020322)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen pork shoulder) 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 pork shoulder (HS 020322)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020322 (the code used for frozen pork shoulder) 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 pork shoulder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020322 for Frozen pork shoulder 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 shoulder in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen pork shoulder (HS 020322) is classified under NCM 0203.22.00.