HS Code 1601
Sausages and Meat Preparations
HS code 1601 covers sausages and similar products made from meat, offal, blood, or insects, including chilled, frozen, and shelf-stable preparations.
4-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 1601 — Sausages and Meat Preparations
This category includes sausages made from meat, offal, or blood, as well as modern food preparations based on insects. It covers products that are stuffed into skins or casings, whether or not they are cooked or smoked.
What's included
- Pork sausages
- Beef salami
- Blood pudding
- Liver sausages
- Insect-based sausages
- Mortadella
What's excluded
- Raw minced meat not in casing → use
0201(Raw mince without additives or casing is classified by meat type in Chapter 2.)
Common examples
- German Bratwurst
- Spanish Chorizo
- Italian Salami
- Canned hot dogs in brine
Frequently asked questions
Do sausages require health certificates?
Yes, as products of animal origin (POAO), they usually require Export Health Certificates (EHC) and border vet inspection.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 12% - 20% plus specific weight-based duties
- Documentation: Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls apply; Veterinary entry document (CHED-P) required for EU/UK.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Germany, Poland, Italy
- Top importers: United Kingdom, France, Germany
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Key takeaway
Requires stringent veterinary documentation and refrigerated transport.
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