Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2017 Code: 0203

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
02	03	n/a

Code	0203
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	02

Ancestor Codes: Meat and edible meat offal

This Code: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen

Child Codes: Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen; Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled; Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen; Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled; Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled; Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled; Meat of bovine animals; frozen; Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen; Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen; Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen

About meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 0203 covers the trade of pork, one of the most widely consumed meats globally. The pork industry is a significant contributor to the agricultural sector, providing a reliable source of protein and supporting the livelihoods of millions of farmers and processors worldwide. Pork production is a major economic activity, with the meat being utilized in a diverse range of food products and cuisines across various cultures and regions.

Production process

The production of pork involves several key steps. Pigs are typically raised on specialized farms, where they are fed a balanced diet and provided with appropriate living conditions. Once the pigs reach the desired weight and maturity, they are humanely slaughtered and processed. The carcasses are then chilled, cut, and packaged for distribution to wholesalers, retailers, and food manufacturers.

Production inputs

The pork industry relies on several key inputs, including 0103 Live swine, feed grains, water, and specialized equipment for housing, handling, and processing the animals. Farmers and producers also require access to veterinary services, transportation infrastructure, and energy sources to support their operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 0203 is fresh, chilled, or frozen pork meat, which is then utilized by a wide range of downstream industries. This includes 1601 Sausages and similar products, 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, and the broader food processing and retail sectors. Pork is a versatile ingredient used in a variety of dishes, from traditional cuisines to modern convenience foods.

Family tree for meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0203'>0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0201'>0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0202'>0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0204'>0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0205'>0205: Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0206'>0206: Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0207'>0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0209'>0209: Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020311'>020311: Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020312'>020312: Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020319'>020319: Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020321'>020321: Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020322'>020322: Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020329'>020329: Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen</a>"]


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