HS Code for Live pigs

Live pigs weighing 50 kg or more are classified under HS code 0103.92. This classification falls under Chapter 1 (Live Animals) and Heading 0103 (Live Swine). The Harmonized System distinguishes swine based on two primary factors: their status as pure-bred breeding animals and their weight. If an animal is not certified as a pure-bred breeder under subheading 0103.10, it must be classified by weight. Subheading 0103.92 covers all other live swine that have reached or exceeded the 50 kg threshold. This includes market hogs, sows, and boars intended for slaughter or commercial production. Accurate weight measurement at the time of crossing the border is essential, as crossing the 50 kg line shifts the classification from 0103.91 to 0103.92, which may carry different tariff rates, excise duties, or import restrictions depending on the destination country's trade policy. This code is used for the vast majority of commercial swine trade involving adult animals.

Products Included

• Market hogs (50 kg or more)
• Sows for slaughter or production
• Boars (non-pure-bred)
• Gilt pigs (50 kg or more)
• Finishers and heavy swine

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications include HS code 0103.91, which is reserved for lighter swine under 50 kg. Another frequent error is using 0103.10 for breeding stock that does not possess the required legal documentation to be recognized as "pure-bred" by customs authorities. Wild boar, if not domestic, may sometimes be confused with 0106.19, though most commercial swine remain in 0103.

FAQ

What is the HS code for live pigs?

The HS code for live domestic pigs weighing 50 kg or more is 0103.92.

Are wild boars classified under this code?

Domesticated swine are always 0103.92 if over 50 kg; however, truly wild animals may sometimes fall under 0106.19 depending on national customs rulings and the nature of the animal.