Product classification
HS code for Homogenized meat: 1602.10
Meat preparations, homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects.
Classification of homogenized meat under HS 1602.10
Homogenized meat preparations are classified under HS code 1602.10. This classification is strictly defined by the Chapter 16 Legal Notes, which specify that these preparations must be finely leveled and put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or young children or for dietetic purposes. The containers must have a net weight content not exceeding 250 grams. Unlike composite foods, the preparations in 1602.10 consist primarily of meat, meat offal, or blood that has been processed into a smooth, uniform paste. While small amounts of ingredients like seasoning, preservatives, or vitamins may be added, the presence of significant amounts of other food groups (like vegetables or grains) would shift the classification to 2104.20. The process of homogenization involves mechanical treatment to ensure no visible pieces of meat remain, making it safe for consumption by those unable to chew solid food. This code is part of the broader heading 1602, which covers other prepared or preserved meat, but the 1602.10 subheading is a specific carve-out for these specialized, finely ground retail products.
- Covers
- Pureed chicken or beef for infant consumption
- Homogenized liver preparations for dietetic use
- Finely ground meat pastes in small retail jars
- Smooth meat-based baby foods (single meat type)
- Homogenized blood preparations for specialized diets
- Also under 1602.10
- Gerber 2nd Foods Meat Purees
- Beech-Nut Stage 2 Meats
- Hipp Organic Baby Food (meat varieties)
- Plum Organics (meat purees)
Codes often confused with 1602.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 2104.20, which covers homogenized composite foods (mixtures of meat and vegetables). It is also distinct from 1601.00, which covers sausages and similar products, even if they are finely ground. If the meat preparation is not homogenized or is sold in containers larger than 250 grams, it falls under other subheadings of 1602, such as 1602.32 for chicken or 1602.50 for beef.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160210 (the code used for homogenized meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160210 (the code used for homogenized meat) in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 17% 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 160210, not only homogenized meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $24M 16% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $16M 11% of world exports
- 3 Poland $15M 10% of world exports
World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $28M 17% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $16M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$14M 8.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $167M 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 homogenized meat
Brazil classifies homogenized meat under NCM 1602.10.00: HS 1602.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about homogenized meat
What is the HS code for Homogenized meat?
The HS code for Homogenized meat is 160210 (Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects). The HS code for homogenized preparations of meat or meat offal is 1602.10.
How do I classify Homogenized meat for customs?
Homogenized meat is classified under HS code 160210 — Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a 500g jar of pureed meat be classified here?
No, HS code 1602.10 is limited to retail containers with a net weight of 250 grams or less. Larger jars are classified under the specific meat type in 1602.
Which countries are the top exporters of homogenized meat (HS 160210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160210 (the code used for homogenized meat) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($24M, 16% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($16M) and Poland ($15M). World exports came to about $149M, 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 homogenized meat (HS 160210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160210 (the code used for homogenized meat) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($28M, 17% of world imports), Slovakia ($16M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $14M). World imports came to about $167M, 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 Homogenized meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160210 for Homogenized meat 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 homogenized meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, homogenized meat (HS 160210) is classified under NCM 1602.10.00.