Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof

HS v2022 Code: 021012

About meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof

HS code 021012 covers the import and export of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies and related cuts. This industry is a crucial component of the global meat trade, providing a shelf-stable and versatile protein source for consumers and industrial users worldwide. Pork belly products are widely used in a variety of cuisines and processed meat applications, making this code an important part of the broader food and agriculture economy.

Production process

The production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork bellies typically involves several key steps. First, the raw pork bellies are trimmed and prepared. They may then be cured with salt, nitrites, and other preservatives to extend shelf life and develop flavor. The cured bellies are often smoked using hardwood or other aromatic fuels to impart a distinctive taste. Drying and aging processes may also be employed to further concentrate the flavors and textures of the final products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are live swine, which are raised and slaughtered to provide the raw pork bellies. Additional inputs include curing salts, spices, and other seasonings, as well as specialized smoking and drying equipment. Packaging materials and logistics services are also important to safely transport these perishable products to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The main outputs of HS code 021012 are salted, brined, dried, and smoked pork belly products, which are consumed by both retail and industrial customers. These products may be further processed into bacon, sausages, and other value-added meat items covered under related HS codes such as 020910 Meat; of swine, other than hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, salted, in brine, dried or smoked and 160249 Meat, meat offal or blood preparations; of swine, other than sausages and similar products.

Revisions to 021012

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 021012. The most recent 1 version of this code (021012) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 021012.

Family tree for meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021012'>021012: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021011'>021011: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021019'>021019: Meat; salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021020'>021020: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021091'>021091: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021092'>021092: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (of order Sirenia); seals, sea lions, and walruses (of suborder Pinnipedia)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021093'>021093: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/021099'>021099: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles)</a>"]

    

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