Product classification
HS code for Rabbit meat: 0208.10
Meat and edible meat offal, of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Classification of rabbit meat under HS 0208.10
Rabbit meat is classified under HS code 0208.10. This code is part of Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0208 is designated for "Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen," serving as a category for animals that are not covered by the more specific headings 0201 through 0207 (which cover bovine, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry). Subheading 0208.10 is specifically dedicated to the meat of rabbits or hares. The classification applies regardless of whether the meat is presented as a whole carcass, cut into pieces (such as legs or saddles), or includes edible offal. The primary requirement for this classification is that the meat must be fresh, chilled, or frozen and must not have undergone any processing beyond basic butchery.
- Covers
- Fresh domestic rabbit carcasses
- Frozen rabbit legs and saddles
- Chilled hare meat
- Edible offal of rabbits or hares
- Wild rabbit meat for human consumption
- Also under 0208.10
- Ferme de Beaumont (rabbit)
- D'Artagnan (rabbit/hare)
- Grimaud Frères (rabbit)
- local specialty butchers.
Codes often confused with 0208.10
Common mistake. Rabbit meat is sometimes misclassified under heading 0207, which covers poultry meat, due to its similar culinary use and white meat profile; however, 0207 is strictly for birds. Another common error involves processed products. If rabbit meat is seasoned, cooked, cured, or preserved (for example, in cans or as sausages), it must be classified under Chapter 16, specifically heading 1602. Additionally, if the rabbit is imported alive, it is classified under heading 0106 (Other live animals) rather than Chapter 2. Importers must also distinguish between meat for human consumption and meat unfit for human consumption, the latter of which may fall under heading 0511.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020810 (the code used for rabbit meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020810 (the code used for rabbit meat) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 020810, not only rabbit meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $35M 23% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $28M 18% of world exports
- 3 France $21M 14% of world exports
World total: $152M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $36M 24% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $19M 13% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $18M 11% of world imports
World total: $155M 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 rabbit meat
Brazil classifies rabbit meat under NCM 0208.10.00: HS 0208.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rabbit meat
What is the HS code for Rabbit meat?
The HS code for Rabbit meat is 020810 (Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen). The HS code for fresh, chilled, or frozen rabbit or hare meat is 0208.10.
How do I classify Rabbit meat for customs?
Rabbit meat is classified under HS code 020810 — Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen rabbit?
Yes, 0208.10 covers rabbit meat whether it is fresh, chilled, or frozen.
Which countries are the top exporters of rabbit meat (HS 020810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020810 (the code used for rabbit meat) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($35M, 23% of world exports), Hungary ($28M) and France ($21M). World exports came to about $152M, 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 rabbit meat (HS 020810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020810 (the code used for rabbit meat) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 24% of world imports), Portugal ($19M) and Belgium ($18M). World imports came to about $155M, 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 Rabbit meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020810 for Rabbit 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 rabbit meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, rabbit meat (HS 020810) is classified under NCM 0208.10.00.