Product classification
HS code for Salted pork shoulder: 0210.11
Meat, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in.
Classification of salted pork shoulder under HS 0210.11
Salted pork shoulder is classified under HS code 0210.11. This specific classification is reserved for meat of swine, specifically hams, shoulders, and cuts thereof, with the bone in, which have been preserved through salting, brining, drying, or smoking. The inclusion of the bone is a critical technical requirement for this subheading. Under the Harmonized System's Chapter 2, heading 0210 distinguishes processed meats from the fresh or frozen varieties found in heading 0203. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the product is identified first by its preservation state (salted) and then by its anatomical cut (shoulder) and physical state (bone-in). The salting process must be deep and pervasive enough to ensure preservation beyond the duration of a normal transport period. This code is essential for customs authorities to track specific pork commodities that are often subject to different duty rates or quotas compared to boneless cuts. The presence of the bone provides a structural definition that differentiates these premium cuts from miscellaneous trimmings or boneless processed meats.
- Covers
- Bone-in pork shoulder salted in brine
- Smoked pork shoulder with bone in
- Dried pork shoulder cuts (bone-in)
- Cured picnic shoulders (bone-in)
- Salt-preserved pork shoulder butts with bone
- Also under 0210.11
- Prosciutto di Parma DOP
- Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
- Smithfield Bone-in Smoked Ham
- San Daniele Prosciutto
- Kentucky Legend Bone-In Ham
Codes often confused with 0210.11
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0210.19, which is used for salted pork that is boneless or consists of other cuts. If the bone is removed during processing, the product must be moved to 0210.19. Additionally, fresh or frozen bone-in shoulders are often incorrectly placed here; they should be classified under 0203.12 (fresh/chilled) or 0203.22 (frozen). Importers must verify the preservation method and the presence of the bone to avoid these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 021011 (the code used for salted pork shoulder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 021011 (the code used for salted pork shoulder) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, 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 021011, not only salted pork shoulder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $188M 46% of world exports
- 2 United States $76M 18% of world exports
- 3 Italy $49M 12% of world exports
World total: $413M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $63M 14% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $40M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 France $32M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $455M 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 shoulder
Brazil classifies salted pork shoulder under NCM 0210.11.00: HS 0210.11 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 shoulder
What is the HS code for Salted pork shoulder?
The HS code for Salted pork shoulder is 021011 (Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in). The HS code for salted, bone-in pork shoulder is 0210.11.
How do I classify Salted pork shoulder for customs?
Salted pork shoulder is classified under HS code 021011 — Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the salted shoulder is boneless?
If the pork shoulder has been deboned before salting or brining, it should be classified under HS code 0210.19 as 'other' salted swine meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of salted pork shoulder (HS 021011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 021011 (the code used for salted pork shoulder) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($188M, 46% of world exports), the United States ($76M) and Italy ($49M). World exports came to about $413M, 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 shoulder (HS 021011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 021011 (the code used for salted pork shoulder) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($63M, 14% of world imports), Portugal ($40M) and France ($32M). World imports came to about $455M, 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 shoulder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021011 for Salted pork shoulder 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 shoulder in Brazil?
In Brazil, salted pork shoulder (HS 021011) is classified under NCM 0210.11.00.