Swine; live

HS v2017 Code: 0103

About swine; live

HS code 0103 covers the live swine industry, which is a crucial component of the global agricultural sector. Swine farming plays a significant role in providing a reliable source of protein and other essential nutrients to populations worldwide. This industry is particularly important in many developing countries, where pork is a staple part of the diet and a valuable source of income for small-scale farmers.

Production process

The production of live swine typically involves a combination of breeding, feeding, and housing techniques. Farmers carefully select breeding stock to maintain desired genetic traits, such as rapid growth and disease resistance. Swine are fed a balanced diet of grains, proteins, and other nutrients to promote healthy development. Housing for swine often includes climate-controlled barns or pens that provide shelter, access to water, and space for the animals to move and thrive.

Production inputs

The live swine industry requires several key inputs, including breeding stock, feed (such as 1001 Cereals, 2304 Oilcake and other solid residues, and 2308 Vegetable materials and vegetable waste), water, and specialized equipment for housing, feeding, and monitoring the animals. Farmers may also rely on veterinary services and medications to maintain the health and well-being of their swine herds.

Production outputs

The primary output of the live swine industry is, of course, live swine. These animals are then typically sold to 0203 Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen producers, who process the pork for human consumption. Live swine may also be used for breeding purposes or other agricultural applications, such as 0105 Live poultry feed.

Family tree for swine; live

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/01'>01: Animals; live</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0103'>0103: Swine; live</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0101'>0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0102'>0102: Bovine animals; live</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0104'>0104: Sheep and goats; live</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0105'>0105: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0106'>0106: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010310'>010310: Swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010391'>010391: Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010392'>010392: Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more</a>"]


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