Product classification
HS code for Live pigs: 0103.92
Swine, live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more.
Classification of live pigs under HS 0103.92
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 0103.92
- US market hogs
- EU slaughter pigs
- Canadian finishing swine
- Spanish Iberian pigs (non-breeding)
Codes often confused with 0103.92
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010392 (the code used for live pigs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010392 (the code used for live pigs) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 21% 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 010392, not only live pigs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $383M 18% of world exports
- 2 Canada $362M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $220M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $423M 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $362M 18% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $187M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 live pigs
Brazil classifies live pigs under NCM 0103.92.00: HS 0103.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live pigs
What is the HS code for Live pigs?
The HS code for Live pigs is 010392 (Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more). The HS code for live domestic pigs weighing 50 kg or more is 0103.92.
How do I classify Live pigs for customs?
Live pigs is classified under HS code 010392 — Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of live pigs (HS 010392)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010392 (the code used for live pigs) in UN Comtrade data were China ($383M, 18% of world exports), Canada ($362M) and Spain ($220M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of live pigs (HS 010392)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010392 (the code used for live pigs) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($423M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($362M) and Portugal ($187M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Live pigs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010392 for Live pigs 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 live pigs in Brazil?
In Brazil, live pigs (HS 010392) is classified under NCM 0103.92.00.