Product classification
HS code for Salted pork: 0210.19
Meat, salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1.
Classification of salted pork under HS 0210.19
Salted pork is classified under HS code 0210.19, which pertains to meat of swine that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked, other than hams, shoulders, and cuts thereof with bone in. The classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the heading texts and Section or Chapter Notes. Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0210 is specifically reserved for meat that has undergone preservation processes such as salting or smoking, which distinguishes it from fresh, chilled, or frozen meat found in heading 0203. For a product to remain in 0210.19, the salting must be the primary method of preservation, and the cut must not include the specific bone-in ham or shoulder portions defined in 0210.11. This code acts as a residual category for various salted pork cuts, including boneless loins, bellies (if not classified elsewhere), and other miscellaneous edible parts of the pig that have been cured. The process of salting involves treating the meat with salt (sodium chloride) to reduce moisture content and inhibit microbial growth, a traditional method of preservation that maintains the product's status as 'meat' rather than a 'prepared food' under Chapter 16.
- Covers
- Boneless salted pork loins
- Salt-cured pork belly (without bone)
- Pork trimmings preserved in brine
- Dried pork strips (non-ready-to-eat)
- Smoked boneless pork cuts
- Also under 0210.19
- Capicola (Coppa)
- Lomo Embuchado
- Canadian Bacon
- Smoked Pork Hock
- Prosciutto Cotto (cooked ham, often cured)
- Speck Alto Adige
Codes often confused with 0210.19
Common mistake. Salted pork is frequently misclassified under HS code 0203.19 or 0203.29. These codes are intended for fresh, chilled, or frozen pork. The distinction lies in the preservation state; if the pork is merely chilled for transport but not cured, it belongs in 0203. Another common error is using 1602.49, which covers prepared or preserved swine meat. If the pork has been cooked, seasoned with significant additives, or prepared as a ready-to-eat meal, it moves from Chapter 2 to Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 021019 (the code used for salted pork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 021019 (the code used for salted pork) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 23% 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 021019, not only salted pork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.2B 37% of world exports
- 2 Spain $752M 23% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $426M 13% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $716M 23% of world imports
- 2 France $431M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $281M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 pork
Brazil classifies salted pork under NCM 0210.19.00: HS 0210.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about salted pork
What is the HS code for Salted pork?
The HS code for Salted pork is 021019 (Meat; salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1). The primary HS code for salted pork (other than bone-in hams or shoulders) is 0210.19.
How do I classify Salted pork for customs?
Salted pork is classified under HS code 021019 — Meat; salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does salted pork include bacon?
While some bacon is classified here, specific types of bacon like 'streaky pork' or 'bellies' may fall under 0210.12 depending on the specific regional tariff schedule and the cut's characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of salted pork (HS 021019)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 021019 (the code used for salted pork) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.2B, 37% of world exports), Spain ($752M) and the Netherlands ($426M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 pork (HS 021019)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 021019 (the code used for salted pork) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($716M, 23% of world imports), France ($431M) and Germany ($281M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 pork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021019 for Salted pork 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 pork in Brazil?
In Brazil, salted pork (HS 021019) is classified under NCM 0210.19.00.