Product classification
HS code for Prepared goose meat: 1602.39
Meat preparations, of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Classification of prepared goose meat under HS 1602.39
Prepared goose meat is classified under HS code 1602.39. Heading 1602 covers \"Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood,\" and the 1602.3x series specifically handles poultry. While 1602.31 is for turkeys and 1602.32 is for fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (chickens), 1602.39 serves as the residual category for other poultry, including geese, ducks, and guinea fowls. Classification here requires that the meat has been prepared beyond the basic chilling, freezing, or salting permitted in Chapter 2. Common preparations include roasting, curing, or seasoning. However, it is important to note that this code excludes liver preparations (such as foie gras) and homogenized preparations (baby food), which have their own specific subheadings. The product must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or offal to be classified under this heading. If the goose meat is part of a sausage, it would typically move to heading 1601. The distinction between 1602 and 0207 is vital for customs; 0207 is for raw poultry, whereas 1602 is for value-added products. For example, a goose breast that has been smoked or seasoned with herbs and pre-cooked for consumer convenience must be declared under 1602.39. This ensures that processed meat products are subject to the correct tariff rates and sanitary regulations applicable to prepared foods, which often differ significantly from those applied to raw agricultural products.
- Covers
- Roasted or grilled goose meat
- Goose confit (excluding the liver)
- Canned goose meat in broth or juice
- Cured or smoked goose breast
- Prepared meals where goose meat is the primary ingredient (over 20%)
- Also under 1602.39
- Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit
- D'Artagnan Smoked Duck Breast
- Specialty gourmet poultry products
- Hudson Valley Foie Gras (duck/goose products, not just liver)
Codes often confused with 1602.39
Common mistake. Goose meat is often misclassified under 0207.41 through 0207.45, which are codes for fresh, chilled, or frozen raw goose. Another major error is using 1602.20 for goose meat; 1602.20 is strictly for prepared liver (foie gras). If the goose is in the form of a sausage, it must be classified under 1601.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160239 (the code used for prepared goose meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160239 (the code used for prepared goose meat) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 160239, not only prepared goose meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $223M 28% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $88M 11% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $67M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $804M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $92M 15% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $58M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $53M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $619M 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 prepared goose meat
Brazil classifies prepared goose meat under NCM 1602.39.00: HS 1602.39 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 prepared goose meat
What is the HS code for Prepared goose meat?
The HS code for Prepared goose meat is 160239 (Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)). The HS code for prepared or preserved goose meat (other than liver) is 1602.39.
How do I classify Prepared goose meat for customs?
Prepared goose meat is classified under HS code 160239 — Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is goose liver included in this code?
No, prepared goose liver (foie gras) is classified under HS code 1602.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of prepared goose meat (HS 160239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160239 (the code used for prepared goose meat) in UN Comtrade data were China ($223M, 28% of world exports), Thailand ($88M) and Malaysia ($67M). World exports came to about $804M, 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 prepared goose meat (HS 160239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160239 (the code used for prepared goose meat) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($92M, 15% of world imports), the Netherlands ($58M) and the United Kingdom ($53M). World imports came to about $619M, 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 Prepared goose meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160239 for Prepared goose 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 prepared goose meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, prepared goose meat (HS 160239) is classified under NCM 1602.39.00.