Meat and edible meat offal

HS v2022 Code: 02

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
02	n/a	n/a

Code	02
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Meat and edible meat offal

Child Codes: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen; Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen; Meat of bovine animals; frozen; Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen; 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; Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen; Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen; Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled; Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal; Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked

About meat and edible meat offal

HS code 02 covers the meat and edible meat offal industry, which is a crucial component of the global food supply chain. This industry encompasses the production, processing, and distribution of various types of meat, including beef, pork, poultry, and other edible animal parts. The meat industry plays a vital role in meeting the world's growing demand for protein-rich foods and is a significant contributor to the overall agricultural economy.

Production process

The production of meat and edible meat offal involves several key steps. First, livestock such as cattle, pigs, and poultry are raised and cared for on farms or in specialized facilities. These animals are then transported to slaughterhouses or processing plants, where they are humanely slaughtered and their carcasses are processed into various meat products. The meat is then packaged, stored, and distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.

Production inputs

The meat and edible meat offal industry requires a range of inputs, including 01 Live animals, 15 Animal fats and oils, and various 84 Machinery for processing and packaging. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and energy sources to support its operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the meat and edible meat offal industry are 02 Meat and edible meat offal products, which are consumed by a wide range of industries and individuals. These products may include fresh, chilled, or frozen meat, as well as processed meat items such as sausages, ham, and bacon. The meat industry's outputs are often used as inputs for 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates and 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products.

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal

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    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0201'>0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0202'>0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0203'>0203: Meat of swine; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0204'>0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0205'>0205: Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0206'>0206: Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0207'>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>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0209'>0209: Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]


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