HS Code 160241
Prepared or Preserved Swine Hams
HS code 160241 covers prepared or preserved hams and cuts thereof from swine, including cooked, cured, and canned ham but excluding homogenised preparations.
6-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 160241 — Prepared or Preserved Swine Hams
Covers prepared or preserved hams and cuts of ham from swine. This includes cooked hams, cured hams (like Prosciutto or Serrano when further processed), and canned ham. These are specifically cuts from the hind leg of the pig.
What's included
- Boiled ham
- Canned ham
- Honey-glazed ham
- Cured ham portions
What's excluded
- Raw whole ham → use
020312(Fresh or chilled raw cuts fall under Chapter 2.)
Common examples
- Cooked deli ham slices
- Tinned ham with juices
- Smoked ham joint
- Spiral sliced prepared ham
Frequently asked questions
What defines a 'ham' cut in this code?
In customs terms, ham refers specifically to the hind legs of the swine.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 20%
- Documentation: Import may be strictly prohibited from countries with African Swine Fever (ASF).
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Spain, Denmark, Italy, Poland
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
Specially for processed hind-leg cuts of pork (hams).
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