HS Code 0210

Cured Meat and Edible Meat Flour

HS code 0210 covers meat and edible offal that has been salted, in brine, dried or smoked, alongside edible flours and meals of meat origin.

4-digit Section IReefer

HS Code 0210 — Cured Meat and Edible Meat Flour

This category covers meat that has been preserved through salting, brining, drying, or smoking, such as bacon, ham, or jerky. It also includes edible flours and meals derived from meat or offal used for human consumption.

What's included

  • Bacon and ham
  • Beef jerky
  • Prosciutto and Parma ham
  • Smoked turkey breast
  • Meat flour for human consumption

What's excluded

  • Cooked sausages → use 1601 (Prepared or preserved sausages fall under Chapter 16.)
  • Meat meal for animal feed → use 2301 (Inedible meals for pets or livestock are in Chapter 23.)

Common examples

  • Salted pork bellies
  • Smoked streaky bacon
  • Dried beef biltong
  • Iberico ham on the bone

Frequently asked questions

Is cooked ham under 0210?

No, if the ham is fully cooked, it usually moves to heading 1602. Heading 0210 is primarily for cured but technically uncooked or smoked meats.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: Variable
  • Documentation: Curing methods must meet regional food safety standards.
  • Typical shipping mode: Reefer
  • Top exporters: Spain, Italy, United States
  • Top importers: United Kingdom, France, Germany

Key takeaway

The primary code for charcuterie and traditionally preserved meat products.

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