Product classification
HS code for Salami: 1601.00
Meat preparations, sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products.
Classification of salami under HS 1601.00
Salami is classified under HS code 1601.00, which pertains to \"Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products.\" Salami is a cured, fermented, and air-dried sausage consisting of minced meat (usually pork or beef) mixed with fat and various spices. The classification under Chapter 16 is mandatory because the meat has been prepared into a sausage form. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 1601 includes products consisting of meat or meat offal which has been chopped or minced and enclosed in a casing (natural or artificial). The fermentation and drying process used to create salami does not remove it from this heading, as the defining characteristic is the preparation into a sausage-like form. This heading covers sausages whether they are fresh, chilled, frozen, cured, or cooked.
- Covers
- Genoa salami
- Pepperoni
- Hard salami
- Soppressata
- Chorizo (when prepared as a sausage)
- Also under 1601.00
- Johnsonville Brats
- Oscar Mayer Wieners
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
- Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage
Codes often confused with 1601.00
Common mistake. Salami is sometimes misclassified under HS code 0210.19, which covers meat that is salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. While salami is dried and salted, the fact that it is minced and placed in a casing makes it a \"preparation\" of meat, which moves it from Chapter 02 to Chapter 16. Another error is using 1602.41 for ham products; however, if the product is minced and encased, 1601.00 is the specific and correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160100 (the code used for salami), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160100 (the code used for salami) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 160100, not only salami.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.1B 13% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.0B 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $957M 12% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.1B 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.0B 13% of world imports
- 3 France $574M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $7.9B 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 salami
Brazil classifies salami under NCM 1601.00.00: HS 1601.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about salami
What is the HS code for Salami?
The HS code for Salami is 160100 (Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products). The HS code for salami is 1601.00, covering all types of sausages and similar meat preparations.
How do I classify Salami for customs?
Salami is classified under HS code 160100 — Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the type of meat in the salami change the HS code?
No, heading 1601.00 covers sausages made from any meat, meat offal, or blood, regardless of the animal source.
Which countries are the top exporters of salami (HS 160100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160100 (the code used for salami) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.1B, 13% of world exports), Germany ($1.0B) and the United States ($957M). World exports came to about $8.3B, 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 salami (HS 160100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160100 (the code used for salami) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.1B, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.0B) and France ($574M). World imports came to about $7.9B, 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 Salami the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160100 for Salami 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 salami in Brazil?
In Brazil, salami (HS 160100) is classified under NCM 1601.00.00.