Product classification
HS code for Prepared turkey: 1602.31
Meat preparations, of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Classification of prepared turkey under HS 1602.31
Prepared turkey products are classified under HS code 1602.31. Chapter 16 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates. Heading 1602 specifically addresses other prepared or preserved meat, excluding sausages and similar products which are found in 1601. Subheading 1602.31 is dedicated to meat of turkeys. For a product to be classified here, it must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or meat offal. Preparation methods include cooking, boiling, grilling, or chemical preservation. This code is used for deli meats, canned turkey, and fully cooked turkey components. It is important to distinguish these from fresh, chilled, or frozen turkey cuts, which are classified in Chapter 02. The processing level is the primary determinant; once the meat is cooked or otherwise prepared beyond simple preservation (like salting or smoking in Chapter 02), it moves to Chapter 16. The classification also covers homogenized preparations of turkey meat, provided they are not put up for retail sale as infant food (which would fall under 1602.10). Understanding the distinction between a meat preparation and a simple meat cut is essential for compliance with trade regulations and for the application of relevant sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures.
- Covers
- Cooked turkey breast slices (deli meat)
- Canned turkey meat in broth or water
- Fully cooked turkey nuggets or patties (containing >20% meat)
- Turkey rolls and roasts that have been pre-cooked
- Prepared turkey meals where turkey is the primary component by weight
- Also under 1602.31
- Butterball Deli Meats
- Jennie-O Turkey Store products
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast
- Hormel Canned Turkey
Codes often confused with 1602.31
Common mistake. Prepared turkey is often misclassified under HS code 0207.27, which is for frozen turkey cuts. Another common error is using HS code 1601.00 for turkey deli meat; however, 1601.00 is strictly for sausages and similar products. If the preparation consists of turkey livers, it must be classified under 1602.20. Additionally, if the product is a soup or broth containing turkey, it should be classified under heading 2104.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160231 (the code used for prepared turkey), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160231 (the code used for prepared turkey) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 9.8% 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 160231, not only prepared turkey.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $108M 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $92M 13% of world exports
- 3 Poland $88M 12% of world exports
World total: $708M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $76M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 France $70M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $60M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $771M 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 turkey
Brazil classifies prepared turkey under NCM 1602.31.00: HS 1602.31 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 turkey
What is the HS code for Prepared turkey?
The HS code for Prepared turkey is 160231 (Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)). The HS code for prepared or preserved turkey meat (excluding sausages and livers) is 1602.31.
How do I classify Prepared turkey for customs?
Prepared turkey is classified under HS code 160231 — Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are turkey sausages classified under 1602.31?
No, all sausages, regardless of the type of meat used, are classified under HS code 1601.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of prepared turkey (HS 160231)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160231 (the code used for prepared turkey) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($108M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($92M) and Poland ($88M). World exports came to about $708M, 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 turkey (HS 160231)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160231 (the code used for prepared turkey) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($76M, 9.8% of world imports), France ($70M) and Germany ($60M). World imports came to about $771M, 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 turkey the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160231 for Prepared turkey 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 turkey in Brazil?
In Brazil, prepared turkey (HS 160231) is classified under NCM 1602.31.00.