Offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen

HS v2017 Code: 020649

About offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen

HS code 020649 covers the import and export of frozen edible swine offal, excluding livers. This industry plays a significant role in the global meat processing and trade sectors, providing a valuable source of protein and other nutrients. As a by-product of pork production, the trade in swine offal contributes to the overall efficiency and sustainability of the livestock industry.

Production process

The production of frozen swine offal involves the slaughter and processing of pigs, followed by the separation, cleaning, and freezing of the edible offal. This process typically includes steps such as evisceration, trimming, and packaging to ensure the offal meets food safety and quality standards before being frozen for distribution and consumption.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of frozen swine offal include live pigs, processing equipment (e.g., slaughtering, cutting, and freezing machinery), and packaging materials. Producers also rely on a skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and access to cold storage facilities to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020649 is frozen edible swine offal, which is consumed in various culinary traditions around the world. This offal may be used in the production of 020700 Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen, 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, and other meat-based products.

Revisions to 020649

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 020649. The most recent 1 version of this code (020649) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020649 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), 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/v2017/0206'>0206: Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020649'>020649: Offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020610'>020610: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020621'>020621: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, tongues, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020622'>020622: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020629'>020629: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, (other than tongues and livers), frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020630'>020630: Offal, edible; of swine, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020641'>020641: Offal, edible; of swine, livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020680'>020680: Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020690'>020690: Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen</a>"]

    

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