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

HS code 020500 covers the trade of meat from horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing a source of protein and other essential nutrients. While the consumption of horse meat is more common in certain regions, the trade of this product is an important economic activity for many countries around the world.

The production of meat under HS code 020500 typically involves the slaughter, butchering, and processing of horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. This process often includes stunning the animal, exsanguination, evisceration, and further cutting and packaging of the meat for distribution. Depending on the final product, the meat may be sold fresh, chilled, or frozen to ensure quality and extend shelf life.

The key inputs required for the production of meat under HS code 020500 include the live animals (horses, asses, mules, and hinnies), as well as specialized equipment and facilities for slaughter, butchering, and processing. Additionally, the industry relies on transportation, packaging materials, and energy sources to support the various stages of production and distribution.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 020500 is the meat itself, which can be sold for human consumption or used as an ingredient in other food products. The meat may be further processed into various cuts, such as steaks, roasts, or ground meat. Other potential outputs include by-products like hides, bones, and organs, which may be used in the production of 410120 (Bovine, equine, sheep or lamb skin leather, without wool or hair on, tanned, in the wet state (including wet-blue), further prepared after tanning or crusting, but not cut to shape), 051110 Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; bovine semen, or other industries.