Product classification
HS code for Pork luncheon meat: 1602.49
Meat preparations, of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Classification of pork luncheon meat under HS 1602.49
Pork luncheon meat is classified under HS code 1602.49. This code falls within Chapter 16, which is dedicated to preparations of meat, fish, or crustaceans. The classification is determined by the fact that luncheon meat is a highly processed product, typically consisting of minced or chopped meat, water, binders (like starch), and various seasonings and preservatives. Because it has been cooked and often canned for shelf-stability, it no longer qualifies as simple meat under Chapter 2. Subheading 1602.49 is a residual category for swine preparations that do not meet the specific definitions of hams (1602.41) or shoulders (1602.42). The classification process involves checking the weight percentage of the meat content; generally, products in heading 1602 must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or meat offal.
- Covers
- Canned pork luncheon meat
- Pre-packaged sliced pork loaf
- Chopped pork preparations with binders
- Cooked pork meat mixtures in tins
- Spiced pork meat preparations
- Also under 1602.49
- Oscar Mayer Wieners (pre-cooked)
- Plumrose Canned Ham
- Goya Pork Pâté
- Zwan Pork Luncheon Meat
- Libby's Vienna Sausages
Codes often confused with 1602.49
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 1601.00, which covers sausages and similar products. While luncheon meat and sausages are both meat preparations, 1601 is strictly for products encased in a skin or gut (natural or artificial). If the pork preparation is not in a casing, it belongs in 1602. Another error is using 0203, which is only for fresh, chilled, or frozen pork that has not been prepared or preserved beyond basic cooling or freezing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160249 (the code used for pork luncheon meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160249 (the code used for pork luncheon meat) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% 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 160249, not only pork luncheon meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $444M 14% of world exports
- 2 Poland $325M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $314M 10% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $405M 13% of world imports
- 2 Canada $241M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Japan $215M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 pork luncheon meat
Brazil classifies pork luncheon meat under NCM 1602.49.00: HS 1602.49 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 pork luncheon meat
What is the HS code for Pork luncheon meat?
The HS code for Pork luncheon meat is 160249 (Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602). The standard HS code for pork luncheon meat is 1602.49, as it is a prepared swine meat product not otherwise specified.
How do I classify Pork luncheon meat for customs?
Pork luncheon meat is classified under HS code 160249 — Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can luncheon meat be classified under 1602.41?
Only if the product consists specifically of prepared ham (the hind leg of the pig). Most luncheon meats are mixtures and thus fall under 1602.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of pork luncheon meat (HS 160249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160249 (the code used for pork luncheon meat) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($444M, 14% of world exports), Poland ($325M) and Germany ($314M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 pork luncheon meat (HS 160249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160249 (the code used for pork luncheon meat) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($405M, 13% of world imports), Canada ($241M) and Japan ($215M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 Pork luncheon meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160249 for Pork luncheon 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 pork luncheon meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, pork luncheon meat (HS 160249) is classified under NCM 1602.49.00.