HS Code 160232
Prepared or Preserved Chicken Meat
HS code 160232 covers prepared or preserved meat or offal of domestic fowls (chicken), excluding livers and homogenised preparations, including nuggets and cook
HS Code 160232 — Prepared or Preserved Chicken Meat
Includes all prepared or preserved meat from domestic fowls (Gallus domesticus). This covers popular retail items like pre-cooked frozen chicken breast, chicken nuggets, and canned chicken. It is one of the most high-volume codes for international meat trade.
What's included
- Frozen chicken nuggets
- Pre-cooked chicken strips
- Canned chicken breast
- Marinated cooked chicken wings
What's excluded
- Raw chicken wings → use
020714(Raw poultry falls under Chapter 2.)
Common examples
- Breaded chicken schnitzel
- Fully cooked chicken satay
- Canned chicken in water
- Frozen popcorn chicken
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover frozen raw chicken?
No, this code only applies to chicken that has been prepared (cooked, breaded, etc.). Raw frozen chicken is in 0207.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 35%
- Documentation: Often subject to complex Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Brazil, Thailand, China, Netherlands
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, United Arab Emirates
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Key takeaway
The primary classification for value-added chicken products like nuggets and cooked fillets.
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