Product classification
HS code for Smoked bacon: 0210.12
Meat, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof.
Classification of smoked bacon under HS 0210.12
Smoked bacon is classified under HS code 0210.12, which specifically identifies the bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof from swine that have been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System covers meat and edible meat offal, with heading 0210 focusing on meat that has been processed for preservation. The classification of bacon is highly specific because it depends on the anatomical cut of the pig. Streaky bacon, which comes from the belly, is explicitly mentioned in subheading 0210.12. The smoking process is a traditional method of curing and preserving pork, and the HS code structure accounts for this by grouping smoked meats separately from fresh or frozen cuts. To qualify for this code, the bacon must not be fully cooked or prepared into a ready-to-eat meal, as such processing would typically shift the classification to Chapter 16. The preservation must be the primary result of the smoking and salting process.
- Covers
- Smoked streaky bacon
- Smoked pork belly rashers
- Smoked pancetta (belly cut)
- Salted and smoked pork belly strips
- Cured smoked bacon slabs
- 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 is classifying all bacon under 0210.12. However, if the bacon is made from the loin (back bacon), it should be classified under 0210.19. Furthermore, if the bacon is fully cooked and crispy (ready-to-eat), it may be classified under 1602.49 as other prepared or preserved meat of swine. Confusion also exists with 0203, which is for fresh or frozen pork that has not been smoked or cured.
Top exporters and importers of HS 021012 (the code used for smoked bacon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 021012 (the code used for smoked 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 smoked 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 smoked bacon
Brazil classifies smoked 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 smoked bacon
What is the HS code for Smoked bacon?
The HS code for Smoked bacon is 021012 (Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof). The HS code for smoked bacon (from the belly) is 0210.12. Bacon from other cuts falls under 0210.19.
How do I classify Smoked bacon for customs?
Smoked 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 ham classified under the same code?
No, smoked ham (hams and cuts thereof) is classified under HS code 0210.11, not 0210.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked bacon (HS 021012)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 021012 (the code used for smoked 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 smoked bacon (HS 021012)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 021012 (the code used for smoked 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 Smoked bacon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021012 for Smoked 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 smoked bacon in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked bacon (HS 021012) is classified under NCM 0210.12.00.