Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2017 Code: 0208

About meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 0208 covers a diverse range of meat and edible meat offal products that are not classified elsewhere in Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a wide variety of protein-rich products to consumers and serving as a key input for various food processing industries. The trade in these products is an important component of international commerce, with significant volumes moving between countries to meet evolving consumer demands and preferences.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 0208 typically involves the slaughter, dressing, and processing of various animal species, including game, poultry, and other livestock. Key steps may include stunning, bleeding, skinning, evisceration, and chilling or freezing the meat to preserve its quality and safety. Specialized techniques, such as deboning, portioning, and packaging, may also be employed to meet the specific requirements of different markets and end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of goods under HS code 0208 include live animals, such as 0106 Live animals, as well as various processing equipment, packaging materials, and energy sources. Producers in this industry may also rely on a range of auxiliary inputs, such as 2309 Preparations used in animal feeding, to support the overall production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 0208 are fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible meat offal products. These may include a wide variety of items, such as 0208 Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen, 0207 Meat and edible offal of poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen, and 0210 Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal.

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

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    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020810'>020810: Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020830'>020830: Meat and edible meat offal; of primates, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020840'>020840: Meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020850'>020850: Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
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B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020890'>020890: Meat and edible meat offal; n.e.c. in chapter 2, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]


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