Frozen pork ears
Frozen pork ears from EU-approved plants, offered in two grades. Grade AB ears are trimmed without the inner ear, with a clean, smooth surface free from bones and deep cuts, about 6 to 8 pieces per kg, and no sow ears. Grade B ears are cut close to the root of the head; small cuts, ear-tag holes and red colouring are accepted. Both grades ship frozen at −18 °C in reefer containers.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Frozen pork ears |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | Grade AB: about 6–8 pieces per kg |
| Grade | Grade AB / Grade B |
| Packing and carton weight | Grade AB in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons or jumbo cartons, grade B in naked blocks or 10 kg cartons, all with a PE liner and palletised. |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | 40ft reefer, about 27 t, tonnage confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | EU-approved plants |
| Approval | indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | shelf life 18 months from freezing |
| Temperature | −18 °C or colder |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate, product label and quality certificate for each shipment ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Grade AB and grade B technical sheets (PDF), downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record ; Eligible destinations: confirmed in each offer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- Grade AB: the fine part of the ear, cut from the head, without the inner ear. Not mechanically standardised. External and intramuscular fat accepted. About 6 to 8 pieces per kg, no sow ears. Clean, smooth, bloodless surface, without bones, congestion, crushed bones or deep cuts.
- Grade B: the ear removed after the head is cut, cut close to the root of the head. Bristles and contaminants removed. Small cuts, ear-tag holes and red colouring are accepted.
- Appearance: muscle light pink to grey (grade B: also red), fat creamy with a grey and pink shade. Firm, flexible consistency. Characteristic odour, with no sign of spoilage. Wet, slippery or mouldy surface not accepted. Core temperature -18 °C or below.
- Packing: grade AB in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons or jumbo cartons, with PE liner, palletised. Grade B in naked blocks in a food-grade PE bag, palletised, or in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons.
- Treatment: not exposed to ionising radiation.
Specifications
| Origin | EU-approved plants |
|---|---|
| Species | pork |
| HS code | 0206 49 00 |
| Grade AB | about 6–8 pieces per kg, no inner ear, no sow ears; 10 kg fixed-weight cartons or jumbo cartons, with PE liner |
| Grade B | cuts, ear-tag holes and red colouring accepted; naked block or 10 kg fixed-weight cartons |
| Container | 40ft reefer, about 27 t, tonnage confirmed in each offer |
| Storage | −18 °C or colder, shelf life 18 months from freezing |
| Labels | other languages on request |
| Identification mark | indicated on the health certificate |
| Documents | veterinary health certificate for each shipment; eligible destinations confirmed in each offer |
| Microbiology | E. coli, Salmonella (not detected in 1 g) and aerobic mesophilic count, per Commission Regulation (EC) No 1441/2007; limits in the technical sheet |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Halal | No: pork is never halal |
Documents supplied
- Veterinary health certificate, product label and quality certificate for each shipment
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Grade AB and grade B technical sheets (PDF), downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record
- Eligible destinations: confirmed in each offer
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container, about 27 t; the tonnage is confirmed in each offer. One container can combine both grades, or ears with other pork items. Each offer states the grade, the packing, the number of cartons or pallets and the tonnage. Payment is agreed for each contract.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
- Côte d'Ivoire: CIF Abidjan or San-Pédro · Côte d'Ivoire
- Cameroon: CIF Douala or Kribi · Cameroon
- Ghana: CIF Tema · Ghana
- Benin: CIF Cotonou · Benin
- Togo: CIF Lomé · Togo
- Asia: on request; plant eligibility for the destination country is confirmed in each offer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between grade AB and grade B pork ears?
Grade AB ears are trimmed without the inner ear and have a clean, smooth surface without bones or deep cuts. Grade B ears are cut close to the head and may show small cuts, ear-tag holes or red colouring.
How are the pork ears packed?
Grade AB in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons or jumbo cartons, grade B in naked blocks or 10 kg cartons, all with a PE liner and palletised.
Is this product Halal?
No. Pork is never Halal and is not offered for markets that require Halal.
How many pieces per kg?
About 6 to 8 pieces per kg for grade AB, with no sow ears. The ears are not mechanically standardised.
How many tonnes fit in one container?
About 27 t per 40ft reefer container. The exact tonnage is confirmed in each offer.
What is the shelf life?
18 months from freezing, at -18 °C or below. Do not refreeze once thawed.
Which documents come with each shipment?
The veterinary health certificate, the product label and the quality certificate, with the certificate of origin, invoice, packing list and bill of lading. SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection is available on request.
Can both grades be loaded in the same container?
Yes. One container can combine grades AB and B, or ears with other pork items. The minimum order is one full 40ft container.