Product classification
HS code for Salted bacon: 0210.12
Meat, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof.
Classification of salted bacon under HS 0210.12
The classification of salted bacon is governed by the Harmonized System under code 0210.12. This code is situated within Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Specifically, heading 0210 is reserved for meat that has undergone preservation processes such as salting, brining, drying, or smoking. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. For bacon to fall under this specific subheading, it must be derived from the bellies (streaky) of swine and their cuts. The preservation process is the defining characteristic; the meat must be sufficiently salted or brined to ensure preservation for a period significantly longer than that of fresh meat. This code is essential for international trade, ensuring that cured pork products are distinguished from fresh or frozen counterparts for duty and regulatory purposes.
- Covers
- Salted streaky bacon slabs
- Brined pork belly cuts
- Salt-cured bacon strips
- Smoked and salted streaky bacon
- Dehydrated salted bacon pieces
- Also under 0210.12
- Oscar Mayer Bacon
- Hormel Black Label Bacon
- Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Guanciale (cured pork jowl, often confused but distinct)
- Pancetta Tesa
Codes often confused with 0210.12
Common mistake. A frequent error in classifying salted bacon involves confusing it with fresh or chilled pork belly under HS code 0203.19. The distinction lies in the preservation state; 0203 is for meat that has not undergone the curing process. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 1602.41 or 1602.49, which covers prepared or preserved meat. If the bacon has been fully cooked, canned, or otherwise prepared beyond simple curing, it moves from Chapter 2 to Chapter 16. Importers often mistake smoked bacon for a prepared product, but Chapter 2 specifically includes smoked meats under heading 0210, provided they are not cooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS 021012 (the code used for salted bacon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 021012 (the code used for salted bacon) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 021012, not only salted bacon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $164M 19% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $163M 19% of world exports
- 3 Canada $112M 13% of world exports
World total: $844M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $112M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $79M 10% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $71M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $780M 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 salted bacon
Brazil classifies salted bacon under NCM 0210.12.00: HS 0210.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about salted bacon
What is the HS code for Salted bacon?
The HS code for Salted bacon is 021012 (Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof). The primary HS code for salted bacon, specifically streaky bacon and cuts thereof from swine, is 0210.12. This code covers products that are salted, in brine, dried, or smoked.
How do I classify Salted bacon for customs?
Salted bacon is classified under HS code 021012 — Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is smoked bacon classified differently than salted bacon?
No, under the Harmonized System, heading 0210 includes meat that is salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. Therefore, bacon that is both salted and smoked remains under 0210.12, provided it has not been cooked or further prepared.
Which countries are the top exporters of salted bacon (HS 021012)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 021012 (the code used for salted bacon) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($164M, 19% of world exports), the Netherlands ($163M) and Canada ($112M). World exports came to about $844M, 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 salted bacon (HS 021012)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 021012 (the code used for salted bacon) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($112M, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($79M) and the Netherlands ($71M). World imports came to about $780M, 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 Salted bacon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021012 for Salted bacon 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 salted bacon in Brazil?
In Brazil, salted bacon (HS 021012) is classified under NCM 0210.12.00.