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

HS v2022 Code: 160242

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

HS code 160242 covers a range of prepared or preserved meat products derived from swine shoulders and cuts. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a convenient and shelf-stable source of protein for consumers around the world. As a key component of the broader meat processing sector, the 160242 industry is closely tied to the overall performance of the livestock and agriculture industries.

Production process

The production of 160242 meat preparations typically involves a series of processing steps. This may include curing, smoking, cooking, or other preservation methods to extend the shelf life of the final product. Specialized equipment such as meat grinders, mixers, and packaging machinery are often utilized to ensure consistent quality and efficient output.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 160242 industry include swine shoulders and other pork cuts, as well as various seasonings, preservatives, and packaging materials. Reliable access to high-quality pork supplies is crucial, often necessitating close relationships between producers and meat processors. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of machinery and equipment to facilitate the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 160242 industry are prepared or preserved pork products, such as canned, jarred, or vacuum-sealed meat items. These products are often consumed as standalone dishes or incorporated into other food preparations. The outputs of the 160242 industry may be further processed or packaged under other HS codes, such as 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products or 160249 Meat preparations; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 1602.4, prepared or preserved.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 160242.

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/v2022/16'>16: Meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1602'>1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160242'>160242: Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160210'>160210: Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160220'>160220: Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160231'>160231: Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160232'>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/v2022/160239'>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/v2022/160241'>160241: Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160249'>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/v2022/160250'>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/v2022/160290'>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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