Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 020680

About offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled

HS code 020680 covers the trade of edible offal from sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules, and hinnies when fresh or chilled. This industry is an important part of the global meat and livestock sector, providing valuable byproducts that are utilized across various industries. Offal, which includes organs and other edible non-muscle parts of animals, is a significant source of nutrients and has a wide range of applications, from food production to pharmaceutical and industrial uses.

Production process

The production of edible offal under HS code 020680 typically involves the slaughter and processing of the relevant livestock animals. After the animals are humanely slaughtered, the offal is carefully removed, cleaned, and prepared for distribution. This process often includes chilling or refrigeration to maintain freshness and quality. Strict food safety and hygiene protocols are followed throughout the production chain to ensure the offal meets regulatory standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of edible offal under HS code 020680 include the live animals (sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules, and hinnies), as well as specialized slaughtering and processing equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting infrastructure, such as transportation, cold storage facilities, and regulatory compliance systems to ensure the safe and efficient movement of the products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020680 is the edible offal from the specified livestock animals. These offal products can be further processed and utilized in a variety of industries, including 020500 Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen, 020610 Edible offal of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, and 020690 Edible offal of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled. The offal may be used in the production of food items, such as sausages and pâtés, as well as in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for the manufacture of various products.

Revisions to 020680

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 020680. The most recent 1 version of this code (020680) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020680 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled

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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/v2017/020680'>020680: Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled</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/v2017/020649'>020649: Offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen</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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