HTS US: 0202.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading covers all parts of bovine animals (e.g., cattle, buffalo) that are fit for human consumption and have been preserved by freezing. The product state is “frozen,” meaning it has been brought to and maintained at a temperature of -20°C or lower. This includes:
- Carcasses and half-carcasses: The basic whole form of the animal.
- Other cuts: Boneless and bone-in primal cuts like chucks, ribs, loins, and rounds.
- Edible offal: Organs such as livers, tongues, hearts, and kidneys.
Code Hierarchy
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Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products (Chapters 01-05)
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Chapter 02: Meat and Edible Meat Offal
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Heading 0202: Meat of bovine animals, frozen.
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US HTS Code (10-digit):
0202.XX.XXXX– The final four digits provide a more specific U.S. legal definition, often related to quota eligibility.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 0202 is broken down into more specific 6-digit HS codes and 10-digit U.S. HTS codes.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0202.10 | Carcasses and half-carcasses | The entire body of the animal or a side, split along the spine. |
0202.10.0010 |
Carcasses and half-carcasses of beef (e.g., for further processing). | |
| 0202.20 | Other cuts with bone in | Bone-in primal cuts (front quarters, fore-ends, chucks, legs). |
0202.20.0010 |
Bone-in cuts like beef short ribs or shanks. | |
| 0202.30 | Boneless meat | Primal cuts with the bone removed. This is often the most traded form. |
0202.30.0100 |
Boneless beef, fresh or chilled (often subject to import quotas). | |
0202.30.9000 |
Other boneless beef. | |
| 0202.40 | Bovine livers | Frozen livers, edible. |
0202.40.0000 |
Frozen bovine livers. | |
| 0202.50 | Other edible offal | Offal not specified elsewhere, such as tongues, hearts, kidneys. |
0202.50.0000 |
Frozen bovine tongues, hearts, etc. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
It is crucial to distinguish this code from other related products:
- Fresh or chilled bovine meat (not frozen) is classified in HTS Code 0201.
- Processed beef products (e.g., sausages, prepared meals, corned beef) are classified in Chapter 16.
- Meat of other animals (e.g., swine, poultry) are classified in other headings of Chapter 2 (0203, 0207, etc.).
- Inedible offal (e.g., for pet food) is typically classified in Chapter 05.
Notes
- USDA/FSIS Regulations: The importation of all meat products into the United States is strictly regulated by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product must originate from an approved establishment in a country with a food safety system equivalent to that of the U.S.
- Duty Rates: U.S. import duty rates for HTS 0202 vary significantly by specific 10-digit code. Many lines are subject to tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), which allow a certain quantity to be imported at a low or zero duty rate, with higher duties applied to quantities above the quota.
- Country of Origin Labeling (COOL): Specific labeling requirements apply to meat products sold in the U.S. retail market.
Declaration Example
- Product: A shipment of frozen, boneless beef chuck roll.
- US HTS Code:
0202.30.9000(Other boneless meat of bovine animals, frozen) - Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
- General Duty Rate: 4.4 ¢/kg (Example rate; must be verified in the current HTS). This product may be subject to quota restrictions.
- Additional Requirements: USDA/FSIS import inspection and health certificate required.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0102: Live bovine animals.
- HTS 0201: Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled.
- HTS 0206: Edible offal of bovine animals, frozen (if not covered under 0202.40/50, but note that 0202 specifically includes offal).
- HTS 1602: Prepared or preserved meat, including beef-based products.
