Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 020724

About meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled

HS code 020724 covers the trade of fresh or chilled turkey meat and offal that has not been cut into pieces. This is a significant industry within the broader poultry sector, which plays a crucial role in global food production and trade. Turkey meat is a popular protein source worldwide, valued for its versatility, nutritional profile, and relatively low cost compared to other meats.

Production process

The production of fresh or chilled whole turkey meat involves several key steps. Turkeys are typically raised on specialized farms, where they are fed a balanced diet and provided with appropriate living conditions. Once the birds reach the desired size and maturity, they are humanely slaughtered and processed. This includes plucking, evisceration, and chilling the carcasses to preserve freshness and quality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 020724 industry include live turkeys, feed, water, and processing equipment such as slaughtering, chilling, and packaging machinery. Turkey farms also require land, housing, and skilled labor to raise and care for the birds. Additionally, this industry relies on a robust supply chain, including transportation and cold storage infrastructure, to deliver the fresh meat to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 020724 industry is fresh or chilled whole turkey meat, which can be further processed or sold directly to consumers. The turkey meat produced under this code may be used as an ingredient in a variety of 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products or 160231 Meat or meat offal; of turkeys, prepared or preserved. Additionally, turkey offal, such as the liver, heart, and gizzard, may be sold separately for use in other food products or as animal feed.

Revisions to 020724

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 020724. The most recent 1 version of this code (020724) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020724 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled

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A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020724'>020724: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020711'>020711: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020712'>020712: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
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B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020725'>020725: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020726'>020726: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020727'>020727: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020741'>020741: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020742'>020742: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020743'>020743: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020744'>020744: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020745'>020745: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020751'>020751: Meat and edible offal; of geese, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
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B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020753'>020753: Meat and edible offal; of geese, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020754'>020754: Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020755'>020755: Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020760'>020760: Meat and edible offal; of guinea fowls, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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