Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

HS v2017 Code: 020321

About meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

HS code 020321 covers the import and export of frozen pork carcasses and half-carcasses. This is a significant industry within the broader meat processing sector, which plays a crucial role in global food supply chains. Pork is one of the most widely consumed meats worldwide, making this code an important component of international trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of frozen pork carcasses and half-carcasses involves several key steps. Live pigs are first slaughtered and their carcasses are cleaned and inspected. The carcasses are then cut into halves or quarters and rapidly frozen to preserve freshness and extend shelf life. Specialized freezing equipment and cold storage facilities are essential for this process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include live pigs, which are the primary raw material. Producers also need access to slaughtering and butchering equipment, as well as freezing and cold storage infrastructure. Energy sources such as electricity or natural gas are also crucial for powering the production and storage facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is frozen pork carcasses and half-carcasses, which are then distributed and sold to various downstream industries. These may include 020329 Meat; of swine, cuts, frozen, 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, and 160249 Meat, meat offal or blood; preparations thereof, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602, among others.

Revisions to 020321

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 020321. The most recent 1 version of this code (020321) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020321 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0203'>0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020321'>020321: Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020311'>020311: Meat; of swine, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020312'>020312: Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020319'>020319: Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020322'>020322: Meat; of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020329'>020329: Meat; of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen</a>"]

    

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class F level6
class G level6
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