Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more

HS code 010392 covers the trade of live swine, excluding pure-bred breeding animals, that weigh 50 kilograms or more. This code is of significant importance to the global agricultural and livestock industries, as swine are a major source of meat production worldwide. The trade of live swine under this code supports the supply chains of various downstream industries, including food processing, retail, and export markets.

The production of live swine under HS code 010392 typically involves commercial farming and breeding operations. Farmers utilize specialized facilities, equipment, and feeding regimes to raise swine from piglets to market weight. Key techniques include controlled environmental conditions, disease management, and selective breeding to optimize growth and productivity.

The main inputs required for the production of live swine under HS code 010392 include breeding stock, feed (such as grains, soy, and supplements), water, housing and equipment (e.g., pens, feeders, climate control systems), and labor. Farmers also rely on veterinary services, pharmaceuticals, and other agricultural inputs to maintain the health and well-being of their swine herds.

The primary output of HS code 010392 is live swine weighing 50 kilograms or more, which are then typically sold to 020311 Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen or 020321 Meat of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen producers for further processing and distribution. The live swine may also be exported to other countries for domestic consumption or further breeding and production.