Product classification
HS code for Turkey deli meat: 1602.31
Meat preparations, of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Classification of turkey deli meat under HS 1602.31
Turkey deli meat is classified under HS code 1602.31. This classification is determined by the degree of processing the meat has undergone. While fresh, chilled, or frozen turkey falls under Chapter 2, any meat that has been prepared or preserved by processes such as boiling, steaming, grilling, frying, roasting, or curing is moved to Chapter 16. Specifically, heading 1602 covers other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, or blood. Subheading 1602.31 is the specific designation for preparations of turkeys. For a product to remain in this category, it must contain more than 20% by weight of meat, meat offal, or blood. Deli meats, which are typically seasoned, cooked, and often sliced or shaped into loaves, fit perfectly into this definition. The classification ensures that value-added food products are distinguished from raw agricultural commodities, reflecting the industrial processing involved in creating ready-to-eat deli products.
- Covers
- Cooked turkey breast slices
- Smoked turkey deli meat
- Oven-roasted turkey breast (prepared)
- Turkey pastrami
- Cured turkey ham
- Pre-packaged turkey sandwich meat
- Also under 1602.31
- Butterball Deli Meats
- Jennie-O Turkey Store products
- Oscar Mayer Turkey Breast
- Hormel Canned Turkey
Codes often confused with 1602.31
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 0207, which is reserved for fresh, chilled, or frozen turkey meat. If the turkey has been seasoned or cooked, it cannot stay in Chapter 2. Another confusion arises with HS code 1601.00, which covers sausages and similar products. If the turkey deli meat is formed into a sausage casing, 1601.00 takes precedence. Additionally, 1602.32 is often used by mistake, but that code is specifically for prepared chicken, not turkey.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160231 (the code used for turkey deli meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160231 (the code used for turkey deli meat) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 9.8% 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 160231, not only turkey deli meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $108M 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $92M 13% of world exports
- 3 Poland $88M 12% of world exports
World total: $708M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $76M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 France $70M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $60M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $771M 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 turkey deli meat
Brazil classifies turkey deli meat under NCM 1602.31.00: HS 1602.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about turkey deli meat
What is the HS code for Turkey deli meat?
The HS code for Turkey deli meat is 160231 (Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)). The HS code for prepared or preserved turkey meat, including deli slices, is 1602.31.
How do I classify Turkey deli meat for customs?
Turkey deli meat is classified under HS code 160231 — Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the deli meat contains other ingredients like vegetables?
If the product contains more than 20% meat by weight, it remains under 1602.31. If the meat content is lower, it may be classified as a food preparation under heading 2106.
Which countries are the top exporters of turkey deli meat (HS 160231)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160231 (the code used for turkey deli meat) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($108M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($92M) and Poland ($88M). World exports came to about $708M, 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 turkey deli meat (HS 160231)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160231 (the code used for turkey deli meat) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($76M, 9.8% of world imports), France ($70M) and Germany ($60M). World imports came to about $771M, 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 Turkey deli meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160231 for Turkey deli 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 turkey deli meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, turkey deli meat (HS 160231) is classified under NCM 1602.31.00.