HS Code 0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen

Q: Is HS code 0203 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 0203 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 0203 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 0203?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 0203.

What is HS Code 0203

HS Code 0203 covers Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal), Section I. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 0203 Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen Cover?

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 02

Meat and edible meat offal

HS Code 0203

Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 020311

Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled

HS Code 020312

Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled

HS Code 020319

Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled

HS Code 020321

Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

HS Code 020322

Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen

HS Code 020329

Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen

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What HS Codes for Meat and Offal Do Not Cover

Chapter 02 covers fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, brined, dried, or smoked meat. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Meat unfit for human consumption

heading 0511

Animal guts, bladders, and stomachs

heading 0504

Animal blood

heading 0511 (or 3002 if for therapeutic use)

Meat extracts and juices

heading 1603

Sausages and prepared meat

Chapter 16

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Pork HS 0203

HS Code 020311

Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled

HS Code 020312

Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled

HS Code 020319

Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled

HS Code 020321

Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

HS Code 020322

Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen

HS Code 020329

Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen

HS Code 0201

Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled

HS Code 0202

Meat of bovine animals; frozen

HS Code 0204

Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 0205

Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 0203?

HS code 0203 covers Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen, a heading within Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 0203 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 0203 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 0203?