Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)

HS v2017 Code: 160241

About meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)

HS code 160241 covers a significant segment of the global meat processing industry, specifically focused on the preparation and preservation of swine hams and other pork cuts. This industry plays a crucial role in meeting the worldwide demand for processed and shelf-stable pork products, catering to the preferences of consumers across various regions and cultures. As an important component of the broader 01 Animal products sector, the 160241 industry contributes to the international trade of meat-based food products.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 160241 typically involves a series of processing steps, including curing, smoking, and cooking. Pork hams and other cuts are first cured with a combination of salt, nitrites, and other preservatives to enhance flavor, texture, and shelf life. The cured meats may then be smoked using traditional methods or modern equipment to impart a distinctive aroma and taste. Finally, the processed pork products are packaged and prepared for distribution, ensuring they meet food safety and quality standards.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the 160241 industry include live swine, which serve as the primary raw material. Producers also require specialized equipment for curing, smoking, and packaging the pork products. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of ancillary inputs, such as spices, flavorings, and packaging materials, to create the final prepared or preserved meat items.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 160241 industry are a variety of prepared and preserved pork products, including ham, bacon, and other pork cuts. These items are widely consumed as part of various 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates and 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products product categories. The 160241 industry's outputs are in high demand globally, contributing to the international trade of processed meat goods.

Revisions to 160241

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 160241. The most recent 1 version of this code (160241) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 160241 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1602'>1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160241'>160241: Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160210'>160210: Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160220'>160220: Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160231'>160231: Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160232'>160232: Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160239'>160239: Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160242'>160242: Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160249'>160249: Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160250'>160250: Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160290'>160290: Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</a>"]

    

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