Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in… (heading 0210): importing markets
HS code 0210 covers salted, brined, dried or smoked meat and edible meat offal, plus edible flours and meals made from them. The United Kingdom, the…
Published on 30 September 2026Updated on 30 September 2026
HS code 0210 covers salted, brined, dried or smoked meat and edible meat offal, plus edible flours and meals made from them. The United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France are the largest declared importers, each well above other markets. Spain appears mid-table as an importer, which signals both domestic demand and competition for exporters targeting nearby markets. The code has nine subheadings, so the exact tariff and market access conditions depend on which one applies to the specific product.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0210
- Chapter
- 02 · Meat and edible meat offal
- Subheadings
- 9
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,014,609,667 |
| Netherlands | 702,479,575 |
| France | 630,095,607 |
| Germany | 523,159,740 |
| United States | 420,953,556 |
| Belgium | 237,644,645 |
| Italy | 181,930,777 |
| Denmark | 153,300,242 |
| Mexico | 150,158,035 |
| Spain | 149,490,999 |
| Canada | 142,809,305 |
| Portugal | 117,334,132 |
| Austria | 113,704,126 |
| Ireland | 103,206,875 |
| Poland | 94,955,111 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 30 September 2026
What to check before exporting under HS code 0210
HS code 0210 groups nine subheadings, and each one can carry a different tariff and different import conditions. The first step for a Spanish exporter is identifying the exact subheading for the product, since a cured ham and a smoked meat meal are classified differently even though both fall under 0210.
The applicable tariff depends on the subheading and on the trade agreement in force between the European Union and the destination country. This is checked in Access2Markets, which lets you enter the exact code and the destination country to see the duty and any quotas.
Products of animal origin such as those under 0210 are subject to sanitary and phytosanitary controls that vary by destination. The specific certificates, health marks and the approved establishments register required depend on the importing country, and this is confirmed with the destination country's food safety authority and with the exporting establishment's veterinary services.
The United Kingdom being the top declared importer means that, since Brexit, exports from Spain to the UK go through customs formalities that did not exist when both were in the single market. Export health certificates and customs declarations apply, and the specific requirements are checked through the UK government's import guidance for products of animal origin.
Within the EU, trade between member states such as Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium does not require customs declarations, but intra-EU sanitary rules for products of animal origin still apply. These are set out in EU food law and enforced by each member state's competent authority.
Which subheading applies to my specific product under HS code 0210?
It depends on the type of meat, the animal species and the process applied (salting, brining, drying or smoking), as well as whether the product is a flour or meal. The nine subheadings under 0210 are listed in the TARIC database, where entering a detailed product description narrows down the correct code.
Do I need a different export health certificate for each destination market?
Yes. Products of animal origin require export health certificates whose model and requirements are set by the importing country, not by the exporter's country. The applicable certificate is confirmed with the destination country's competent food safety authority before shipping.
Is the United Kingdom still the largest market for this code after Brexit?
Import data shows the United Kingdom as the largest declared importer of HS code 0210 among the markets listed, ahead of the Netherlands and France. This reflects import volumes, not ease of access: since Brexit, UK-bound shipments require customs declarations and health certification that did not apply when the UK was in the EU single market.
Can I sell to Spain, France and Germany without customs paperwork since they are all EU members?
Trade between EU member states does not require customs declarations or import tariffs. Sanitary rules for products of animal origin still apply within the EU, so labelling, traceability and health marking requirements need to be met even for intra-EU sales.
Where do I find the tariff for exporting this product to a non-EU market like Mexico or Canada?
The tariff depends on the exact subheading and on whether an EU trade agreement covers that product and destination. Access2Markets lets you look up the applicable duty by entering the HS code and the destination country.
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