HS Code 160100
Sausages and Meat Preparations
HS code 160100 covers sausages and similar products of meat, offal, or blood, including food preparations based on insects, often refrigerated, frozen, or shelf
HS Code 160100 — Sausages and Meat Preparations
This code encompasses sausages and similar meat products made from meat, offal, or animal blood. It includes hot dogs, salami, and bologna, as well as modern food preparations based on edible insects. These products must be prepared (e.g., minced into a skin or casing) to fall under this heading.
What's included
- Pork sausages
- Beef hot dogs
- Blood pudding (black pudding)
- Insect-based sausages
What's excluded
- Fresh minced meat → use
0201(Fresh or chilled meat without further preparation belongs in Chapter 2.)
Common examples
- Vacuum-packed bratwurst
- Canned Vienna sausages
- Salami sticks
- Chorizo links
Frequently asked questions
Do vegetarian sausages fall here?
No, meat-alternative or vegetarian sausages are usually classified under Chapter 21 (Food preparations).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 12% - 25%
- Documentation: Extremely strict controls; Export Health Certificates (EHC) are mandatory for almost all cross-border trade.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Germany, United States, Italy, Poland
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan
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Key takeaway
Applies to sausages and processed meat in casings; requires rigorous health documentation.
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