Product classification
HS code for Smoked turtle meat: 0210.93
Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles).
Classification of smoked turtle meat under HS 0210.93
Smoked turtle meat is classified under HS code 0210.93. This classification is found within Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0210 is specifically designated for meat and edible meat offal that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. The subheading 0210.93 is the specific category for reptiles, which includes both snakes and turtles. The classification is determined by the preservation state of the meat at the time of customs entry. Because the meat has undergone a smoking process, it is removed from the fresh or frozen categories of heading 0208 and placed into 0210. This code applies to various species of turtles, provided the meat is intended for human consumption and has been preserved primarily through smoking, salting, or drying. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the meat is bone-in or boneless, or if it has been sliced into strips or fillets, as long as no further culinary preparation (like cooking in a sauce or canning) has occurred.
- Covers
- Smoked sea turtle meat
- Dried snapping turtle strips
- Salted turtle meat fillets
- Smoked softshell turtle meat
- Cured turtle meat offal
- Also under 0210.93
- Alligator Jerky (from farmed alligators)
- Turtle Soup Meat (cured)
- Smoked Rattlesnake Meat
- Crocodile Biltong
Codes often confused with 0210.93
Common mistake. Smoked turtle meat is often confused with HS code 0208.50, which covers fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of reptiles. The distinction lies entirely in the preservation method; once the meat is smoked or salted, it must move to 0210.93. Another common misclassification is HS code 1602.90, which covers other prepared or preserved meat. If the turtle meat is part of a prepared soup or is canned, it belongs in Chapter 16 or 21 rather than Chapter 2.
Top exporters and importers of HS 021093 (the code used for smoked turtle meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 021093 (the code used for smoked turtle meat) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 34% 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 021093, not only smoked turtle meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $3.2M 49% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $1.6M 24% of world exports
- 3 Australia $637K 9.7% of world exports
World total: $6.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $1.9M 34% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $1.8M 33% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.1M 20% of world imports
World total: $5.6M 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 turtle meat
Brazil classifies smoked turtle meat under NCM 0210.93.00: HS 0210.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smoked turtle meat
What is the HS code for Smoked turtle meat?
The HS code for Smoked turtle meat is 021093 (Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)). The HS code for smoked turtle meat is 0210.93, which covers meat of reptiles that has been salted, dried, or smoked.
How do I classify Smoked turtle meat for customs?
Smoked turtle meat is classified under HS code 021093 — Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is turtle soup classified under this HS code?
No, turtle soup is typically classified under HS code 2104.10 as a soup or broth, or under 1602.90 if it is a prepared meat product.
Which countries are the top exporters of smoked turtle meat (HS 021093)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 021093 (the code used for smoked turtle meat) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.2M, 49% of world exports), Thailand ($1.6M) and Australia ($637K). World exports came to about $6.6M, 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 turtle meat (HS 021093)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 021093 (the code used for smoked turtle meat) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($1.9M, 34% of world imports), Czechia ($1.8M) and Japan ($1.1M). World imports came to about $5.6M, 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 turtle meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021093 for Smoked turtle meat 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 turtle meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, smoked turtle meat (HS 021093) is classified under NCM 0210.93.00.