Frozen beef|HS Code

Frozen beef harmonized system code

Product Overview Frozen Beef, classified under HS Code 0202, refers to the carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine species, frozen for preservation. This category also includes other frozen bovine cuts with or without bone. The key characteristics of this product include its physical condition (frozen), processing level (whole, half-carcasses or specific cuts), and quality attributes such as freshness, tenderness, and marbling. HS Code 0202 is further divided into subcategories like 020230 (Frozen Boneless Meat of Bovine Animals) and 020210 (Frozen Carcasses and Half-carcasses of Bovine Animals), each representing different cuts and preparations of the meat. Commercially, Frozen Beef under HS Code 0202 is utilized broadly in food service for preparation of various dishes, in retail for direct consumer purchase, and in processing industries for the production of value-added meat products. Its market positioning is based on its high protein content, versatility in various cuisines, and its high demand in regions with a preference for beef consumption. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete hierarchical breakdown of Frozen Beef is as follows: Chapter 02 (Meat and Edible Meat Offal), Heading 0202 (Meat of Bovine Animals, Frozen). The classification of Frozen Beef under this specific code is due to its nature as a meat product from bovine animals that has been frozen for preservation and trade. When it comes to trading, Frozen Beef is typically packaged in vacuum-sealed bags to maintain freshness, then boxed for shipping. It requires cold chain logistics to ensure the product remains frozen during transit. Adherence to quality standards is paramount in the trade of Frozen Beef, with regulations pertaining to animal health, slaughter method, processing, packaging, and storage set by international bodies like the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Compliance with these standards is necessary to meet the requirements of customs authorities and to ensure the product's acceptance in international markets.

Frozen beef Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Products of the kinds described in headings 02.01 to 02.08 or 02.10, unfit or unsuitable for human consumption; (b) Edible, non-living insects (heading 04.10); (c) Guts, bladders or stomachs of animals (heading 05.04) or animal blood (heading 05.11 or 30.02); or (d) Animal fat, other than products of heading 02.09 (Chapter 15).