Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2017 Code: 0205

About meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 0205 covers the trade of meat from horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. This industry plays a significant role in the global agricultural economy, providing a unique protein source that is consumed in various regions around the world. The production and trade of these meats are subject to strict regulations and quality standards to ensure food safety and consumer confidence.

Production process

The production of meat under HS code 0205 typically involves the rearing and slaughtering of the animals, followed by chilling, freezing, or other preservation methods to prepare the meat for distribution and consumption. Farmers and ranchers employ various breeding and feeding techniques to ensure the animals are healthy and the meat is of high quality. Specialized abattoirs and processing facilities handle the slaughtering, butchering, and packaging processes to meet industry standards and customer requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 0205 Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen industry include the live animals, feed and water for the animals, specialized equipment for rearing and slaughtering, and energy sources for the processing facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on transportation infrastructure, packaging materials, and a skilled workforce to ensure efficient and safe production.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 0205 Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen industry is the meat itself, which can be sold fresh, chilled, or frozen. This meat may be consumed directly by individuals or used as an ingredient in various food products, such as those classified under 1602 Prepared or preserved meat, offal or blood. The industry also generates by-products, such as hides and bones, which can be used in other industries.

Family tree for meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0205'>0205: Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0201'>0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0202'>0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0203'>0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0204'>0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0206'>0206: Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0207'>0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0209'>0209: Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020500'>020500: Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]


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