Product classification
HS code for Purebred pigs: 0103.10
Swine, live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Classification of purebred pigs under HS 0103.10
Purebred breeding pigs are classified under HS code 010310. This code is situated within Chapter 01, which covers live animals. The classification 010310 is specifically reserved for live swine that are officially recognized as pure-bred breeding animals. To qualify for this classification, the animals must generally meet specific criteria established by national or international breed associations, often requiring pedigree certificates or registration in a herd book. This distinction is critical because purebred breeding animals are often subject to different duty rates, subsidies, or health regulations compared to commercial swine intended for slaughter. The classification applies to both male (boars) and female (sows) animals, regardless of age, provided their status as purebred breeders is documented.
- Covers
- Registered purebred breeding boars
- Registered purebred breeding sows
- Pedigree piglets intended for breeding stock
- Gilt pigs registered in a recognized herd book
- Also under 0103.10
- PIC (Pig Improvement Company) breeding stock
- Genus ABS swine genetics
- top-tier commercial pig farms
- university research herds
Codes often confused with 0103.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification involves using 010391 (swine weighing less than 50kg) or 010392 (swine weighing 50kg or more). These codes are for "other" live swine, meaning those intended for meat production or general farming rather than certified breeding. Even if a pig is of a specific breed, it cannot be classified under 010310 without the formal certification required by customs authorities to prove its status as a pure-bred breeding animal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010310 (the code used for purebred pigs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010310 (the code used for purebred pigs) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, 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 010310, not only purebred pigs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $100M 33% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $78M 26% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $31M 10% of world exports
World total: $301M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $43M 21% of world imports
- 2 Spain $31M 15% of world imports
- 3 China $19M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $204M 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 purebred pigs
Brazil classifies purebred pigs under NCM 0103.10.00: HS 0103.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about purebred pigs
What is the HS code for Purebred pigs?
The HS code for Purebred pigs is 010310 (Swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals). The HS code for live, pure-bred breeding swine is 010310.
How do I classify Purebred pigs for customs?
Purebred pigs is classified under HS code 010310 — Swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What documentation is needed for this HS code?
Customs typically require a pedigree certificate or an extract from a recognized herd book to verify that the animal qualifies as a pure-bred breeder under 010310.
Which countries are the top exporters of purebred pigs (HS 010310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010310 (the code used for purebred pigs) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($100M, 33% of world exports), the Netherlands ($78M) and Thailand ($31M). World exports came to about $301M, 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 purebred pigs (HS 010310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010310 (the code used for purebred pigs) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($43M, 21% of world imports), Spain ($31M) and China ($19M). World imports came to about $204M, 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 Purebred pigs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010310 for Purebred 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 purebred pigs in Brazil?
In Brazil, purebred pigs (HS 010310) is classified under NCM 0103.10.00.