Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)

HS v2017 Code: 160220

About meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)

HS code 160220 covers a range of meat preparations made from the preserved or prepared liver of various animals, excluding homogenized products. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a convenient and shelf-stable source of protein and essential nutrients. These meat preparations are widely consumed across the world, finding applications in a diverse range of food products and dishes.

Production process

The production of meat preparations under HS code 160220 typically involves the careful processing and preservation of animal livers. This may include steps such as cleaning, trimming, and cooking the livers, followed by canning, jarring, or other packaging methods to extend the product's shelf life. Specialized techniques like curing, smoking, or the addition of flavorings and seasonings may also be employed to enhance the taste and texture of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 160220 meat preparations include the raw animal livers, which serve as the primary ingredient. Additionally, various preservatives, seasonings, and packaging materials are necessary to ensure the product's quality and safety. Specialized processing equipment, such as canning or jarring machinery, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 160220 is the preserved or prepared liver meat products, which can be consumed directly or used as ingredients in a wide range of food items. These meat preparations may find applications in 160100 Meat and meat offal, prepared or preserved, 160290 Meat, meat offal or blood preparations, and 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.

Revisions to 160220

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 160220. The most recent 1 version of this code (160220) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 160220 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/16'>16: Meat, fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates; preparations thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1602'>1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160220'>160220: Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160210'>160210: Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal or blood</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160231'>160231: Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160232'>160232: Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160239'>160239: Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160241'>160241: Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160242'>160242: Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160249'>160249: Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160250'>160250: Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/160290'>160290: Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</a>"]

    

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