HS Code 0203Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen
6 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 10 in Chapter 02 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 0203 is the customs heading for pork, also called meat of swine. It covers raw carcasses, hams, shoulders and other cuts, either cooled or frozen.
Goods answering to “Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen” split into 6 six-digit codes, 020311 through 020329. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 3 of 10 in Chapter 02, Meat and edible meat offal, which runs to 66 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 0203
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 020311 | Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled |
| 020312 | Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled |
| 020319 | Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled |
| 020321 | Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen |
| 020322 | Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen |
| 020329 | Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen |
What HS code 0203 covers: pork
Heading 0203 is where customs officers place raw pork. If a shipment is pork and has not been salted, smoked or dried, this is usually the first heading to check.
It sits inside Chapter 02, next to the headings for beef, mutton, horse meat and poultry. Each of those meats has its own heading, so pork is never mixed with them.
You may also see this called the HSN code 0203 or the HTS code 0203. The names change by country, but the first four digits point to the same pork heading. Each country can add more digits for its own tariff classification, so always confirm the full code for your destination market.
Many people search for the pork HS code when they mean this heading. On a customs form, look for the words meat of swine.
How to choose the right 0203 code
Picking a code takes two decisions. First, look at the state of the meat when it ships. The product name on the invoice does not change this. Only the state of the meat counts.
Second, look at the cut. Each state has the same three choices, so the codes line up in pairs.
- Whole pork carcasses and half-carcasses: 020311 when cooled, 020321 when frozen.
- Hams, shoulders and cuts of them with the bone in: 020312 when cooled, 020322 when frozen.
- Any other swine meat not named above (n.e.c.): 020319 when cooled, 020329 when frozen.
Pork products classified outside heading 0203
Not every pork item belongs here. Some close products have their own headings. Check these before you fill in a form.
Cured pork, such as many hams and bacon, does not go under 0203. It goes under HS 0210, which covers meat that is salted, in brine, dried or smoked. That is the main difference between 0203 and 0210 for pork.
Pig fat with no lean meat attached is covered by HS 0209. Edible offal from swine, such as liver, goes under HS 0206. Meat that is not named in any other heading of the chapter falls under HS 0208.
Other animals have their own pages too. See HS 0201 for beef and HS 0207 for poultry.
Pork import and export data for HS 0203
Once you know your code, you can see who trades it. Pork import data and pork export data show real shipments, not only classification rules. Customs shipment records are the source.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. If you are unsure which pork code applies, use the HS code classifier first, then search the records.
Nearby headings in Chapter 02
- 0201Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled3 codes
- 0202Meat of bovine animals; frozen3 codes
- 0204Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen9 codes
- 0205Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen1 code
- 0206Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or…9 codes
- 0207Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e.…19 codes
- 0208Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen6 codes
- 0209Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise…2 codes
- 0210Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours…8 codes
Who ships under 0203?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products, chapters 01–05.
HS Code 0203: common questions
What is HS code 0203?
It is the four-digit heading for pork, officially called meat of swine. It splits into six smaller codes by state and cut.
What is the HS code for fresh or chilled pork?
Cooled pork uses 020311 for carcasses, 020312 for bone-in hams and shoulders, and 020319 for other cuts.
Under which chapter does HS code 0203 fall?
It falls under Chapter 02, which is part of Section I of the Harmonized System.
Is smoked or salted pork classified under 0203?
No. Pork that is salted, in brine, dried or smoked belongs to heading 0210.
How can I find pork importers and exporters under HS 0203?
Search customs records by this HS code. The import data and export data pages show how, and the buyer data and supplier data pages show the parties.
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