Product classification
HS code for Young pigs: 0103.91
Swine, live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg.
Classification of young pigs under HS 0103.91
Live swine are classified under Heading 0103 of the Harmonized System. The subheading 0103.91 is specifically reserved for live swine that are not pure-bred breeding animals and weigh less than 50 kilograms. This classification is essential for agricultural trade statistics and veterinary controls. The weight threshold of 50 kg is the primary dividing line between "young" pigs and heavier swine classified under 0103.92. To qualify for 0103.91, the animals must be intended for purposes other than pure-bred breeding, such as fattening for slaughter or immediate consumption. Pure-bred breeding animals, regardless of weight, are classified under 0103.10. Customs authorities often require documentation regarding the animal's weight and breeding status to ensure correct classification. This code is vital for managing quotas, tariffs, and sanitary regulations that differ between piglets and mature hogs.
- Covers
- Weaner pigs weighing less than 50kg
- Feeder pigs intended for fattening
- Piglets for immediate slaughter
- Non-breeding young swine for commercial trade
- Also under 0103.91
- Danish piglets
- Dutch feeder pigs
- Canadian weaners
- US feeder swine
Codes often confused with 0103.91
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0103.10, which is strictly for pure-bred breeding animals. Even if a pig weighs less than 50kg, if it is certified for breeding, it belongs in 0103.10. Another error is using 0103.92, which is only for swine weighing 50kg or more. Importers must ensure accurate weighing at the time of crossing the border to avoid disputes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010391 (the code used for young pigs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010391 (the code used for young pigs) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% 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 010391, not only young pigs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $1.4B 58% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $508M 21% of world exports
- 3 Canada $272M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $770M 31% of world imports
- 2 Poland $702M 28% of world imports
- 3 Spain $329M 13% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 young pigs
Brazil classifies young pigs under NCM 0103.91.00: HS 0103.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about young pigs
What is the HS code for Young pigs?
The HS code for Young pigs is 010391 (Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg). The HS code for young pigs (non-breeding, under 50kg) is 0103.91.
How do I classify Young pigs for customs?
Young pigs is classified under HS code 010391 — Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wild boar?
No, wild boar are generally classified under HS code 0106.19 as "other" live animals, as heading 0103 specifically refers to domestic swine.
Which countries are the top exporters of young pigs (HS 010391)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010391 (the code used for young pigs) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($1.4B, 58% of world exports), the Netherlands ($508M) and Canada ($272M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 young pigs (HS 010391)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010391 (the code used for young pigs) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($770M, 31% of world imports), Poland ($702M) and Spain ($329M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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 Young pigs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010391 for Young pigs 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 young pigs in Brazil?
In Brazil, young pigs (HS 010391) is classified under NCM 0103.91.00.