Product classification
HS code for Prepared pork: 1602.49
Meat preparations, of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Classification of prepared pork under HS 1602.49
Classification of prepared pork under HS code 1602.49 is determined by Chapter 16 of the Harmonized System, which covers preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 1602 specifically addresses "Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood." Within this heading, the 1602.4x series is dedicated to products made from swine (pork). Subheading 1602.49 is a residual category for pork preparations that do not consist of hams, shoulders, or loins (which are classified under 1602.41 and 1602.42). To be classified here, the product must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or meat offal. The preparation methods include boiling, steaming, grilling, frying, or otherwise cooking the meat. It also includes meat that has been prepared into pastes or finely homogenized preparations, provided they are not sausages (heading 1601). The classification also considers the specific part of the swine used; if the preparation is a mixture of various parts or includes offal not specifically mentioned in the preceding subheadings, 1602.49 is the correct designation.
- Covers
- Canned pork luncheon meat
- Prepared pork belly (cooked or preserved)
- Pork meat pastes and spreads
- Mixed pork preparations containing offal
- Pre-cooked pork ribs in sauce (not frozen)
- 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. Prepared pork is often misclassified under 0203, which is only for fresh, chilled, or frozen pork meat that has not been cooked or prepared. Another common error is using 1601.00 for pork pastes; however, 1601.00 is strictly for sausages and similar products. If the preparation consists specifically of ham or shoulder, it must be moved to 1602.41 or 1602.42 respectively. Misidentifying the cut of meat or the percentage of meat content can lead to incorrect tariff applications under these subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160249 (the code used for prepared pork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160249 (the code used for prepared pork) 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 prepared pork.
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 prepared pork
Brazil classifies prepared pork 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 prepared pork
What is the HS code for Prepared pork?
The HS code for Prepared pork is 160249 (Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602). The HS code for other prepared or preserved pork (excluding ham, loin, and shoulder) is 1602.49.
How do I classify Prepared pork for customs?
Prepared pork 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.
Does this code include pork sausages?
No, all sausages and similar products made from meat, offal, or blood are classified under HS code 1601.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of prepared pork (HS 160249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160249 (the code used for prepared pork) 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 prepared pork (HS 160249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160249 (the code used for prepared pork) 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 Prepared pork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160249 for Prepared pork 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 pork in Brazil?
In Brazil, prepared pork (HS 160249) is classified under NCM 1602.49.00.