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

HS v2017 Code: 160242

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

HS code 160242 covers a range of processed pork products, including shoulder cuts and other pork preparations. This industry plays a significant role in the global meat processing sector, providing a diverse array of convenience foods and specialty items to consumers worldwide. As a key component of the broader food processing industry, the 160242 product category contributes to food security and economic activity across many countries.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 160242 typically involves a series of processing steps. This may include curing, smoking, cooking, or other preservation techniques to transform raw pork into shelf-stable, ready-to-eat meat products. Specialized equipment such as curing chambers, smokehouses, and packaging machinery are often utilized to ensure consistent quality and extended shelf life.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 160242 industry include live pork, salt, spices, and other food-grade additives. Pork shoulders and other primal cuts serve as the primary raw material, which is then processed using a variety of techniques. Specialized machinery, such as meat grinders, mixers, and packaging equipment, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 160242 industry include a wide range of pork-based convenience foods and specialty meat products. These may include smoked ham, canned pork, and other prepared or preserved pork items. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 150100 Fats and oils, animal or vegetable, and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes and 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.

Revisions to 160242

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 160242. The most recent 1 version of this code (160242) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 160242 ( HS v2017).

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/16'>16: Meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; preparations thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1602'>1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160242'>160242: Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders 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/v2017/160241'>160241: Meat preparations; of swine, hams 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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