Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2017 Code: 020850

About meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 020850 covers the trade of meat and edible offal from reptiles, including snakes and turtles. This industry is an important part of the global food supply chain, particularly in regions where reptile meat is a traditional or cultural delicacy. The production and trade of reptile meat contributes to economic activity and food security in many developing countries.

Production process

Reptile meat production typically involves the farming or hunting of reptiles, followed by slaughtering, butchering, and processing the meat. Farming methods may include raising reptiles in controlled environments, while hunting relies on the capture of wild reptiles. The meat is then prepared through techniques such as chilling, freezing, or other preservation methods to ensure freshness and quality.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the reptile meat industry include the reptiles themselves, which are the primary raw material. Specialized farming or hunting equipment, as well as processing and packaging machinery, are also important inputs. Additionally, the industry requires access to transportation and logistics infrastructure to facilitate the movement of reptile meat from production sites to consumer markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020850 is fresh, chilled, or frozen reptile meat and offal. This meat may be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in other food products. Closely related HS codes that may consume the output of 020850 include 020890 Meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen, n.e.c. in chapter 02 and 160290 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, which cover the broader trade of exotic and specialty meats.

Revisions to 020850

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 020850. The most recent 1 version of this code (020850) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020850 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or 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/v2017/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020850'>020850: Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020810'>020810: Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020830'>020830: Meat and edible meat offal; of primates, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020860'>020860: Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<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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