HS-4 · Heading
0202 — Meat of bovine animals; frozen
Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0202 when importing frozen meat of bovine animals, such as a shipment of frozen beef cuts for a restaurant supply. This heading encompasses various forms of frozen bovine meat, including whole carcasses, cuts with bones, and boneless options.
When choosing between the HS-6 lines, consider that HS-6 020210 applies to whole carcasses and half-carcasses, while HS-6 020220 is for cuts that include bones but are not whole carcasses. If you have boneless cuts, then HS-6 020230 is the correct choice.
If you're importing a mix of products, be mindful of how they are packaged. For example, if you have a shipment of frozen beef steaks with bones, you would classify it under HS-6 020220. Conversely, if the shipment consists of frozen ground beef, it would fall under HS-6 020230.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
frozen bovine meat · HS-4 0202 classification · meat of bovine animals · frozen beef cuts · bovine carcasses · bone-in beef cuts · boneless beef options · importing frozen meat · HS-6 020210 · HS-6 020220 · HS-6 020230
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Frozen beef carcasses for wholesale distribution.
- Frozen ribeye steaks with bone for restaurants.
- Frozen ground beef patties for retail sale.
- Frozen T-bone steaks, bone-in, for food service.
- Frozen boneless beef brisket for processing.
- Frozen beef short ribs with bone for culinary use.
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is included in HS-4 0202?
- How do I classify frozen beef imports?
- What are the HS-6 codes for frozen bovine meat?
- Is frozen ground beef classified under HS-4 0202?
- What are the differences between HS-6 020210 and 020220?
- Can I import frozen beef carcasses under HS-4 0202?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify frozen beef for import
- differences between frozen beef carcasses and cuts
- importing frozen bovine meat regulations
- understanding HS-4 0202 for beef products
- packaging requirements for frozen beef imports
- choosing the right HS-6 code for beef cuts
- frozen beef cuts with bone import classification
- boneless frozen beef cuts HS-6 classification
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of frozen bovine meat are covered under HS-4 0202?
- HS-4 0202 covers frozen meat of bovine animals, including carcasses, cuts with bone, and boneless cuts.
- How do I determine if my beef shipment is HS-6 020210 or 020220?
- Use HS-6 020210 for whole carcasses and half-carcasses, and HS-6 020220 for bone-in cuts that are not whole carcasses.
- Can I classify frozen ground beef under HS-4 0202?
- Yes, frozen ground beef is classified under HS-6 020230, which is for boneless cuts.
- What is the difference between HS-6 020220 and HS-6 020230?
- HS-6 020220 is for cuts with bones, while HS-6 020230 is for boneless cuts of frozen beef.
- Are there specific packaging requirements for importing frozen beef?
- Yes, ensure that frozen beef is properly packaged to maintain temperature and comply with health regulations.
- What documentation do I need for importing frozen bovine meat?
- You will need import permits, health certificates, and possibly additional documentation depending on your country's regulations.
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