Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

HS v2017 Code: 021093

About meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

HS code 021093 covers a range of processed meat and meat offal products derived from reptiles, including snakes and turtles. This industry plays a significant role in the global food trade, catering to diverse culinary preferences and providing a source of protein and nutrients. As an important component of the broader 02 Meat and edible meat offal industry, the 021093 category contributes to food security and economic development worldwide.

Production process

The production of reptile-based meat and offal products under HS code 021093 typically involves salting, brining, drying, or smoking the raw materials. These preservation techniques help extend the shelf life of the products and enhance their flavor profiles. Specialized processing facilities utilize equipment and methods tailored to handle the unique characteristics of reptile meat, ensuring consistent quality and safety standards.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 021093 industry include live reptiles, such as snakes and turtles, which are sourced from farms or wild populations. Additional inputs may include salt, brine solutions, and specialized drying or smoking equipment. Skilled labor, transportation, and packaging materials are also essential for the efficient production and distribution of these specialized meat products.

Production outputs

The outputs of the 021093 industry encompass a range of salted, brined, dried, or smoked reptile meat and offal products, as well as edible flours and meals derived from these materials. These outputs may be consumed directly as food items or used as ingredients in other 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates products.

Revisions to 021093

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 021093. The most recent 1 version of this code (021093) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 021093 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021093'>021093: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021011'>021011: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021012'>021012: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021019'>021019: Meat; salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021020'>021020: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021091'>021091: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021092'>021092: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (of order Sirenia); seals, sea lions, and walruses (of suborder Pinnipedia)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/021099'>021099: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles)</a>"]

    

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