Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen

HS code 020230 covers the import and export of frozen boneless cuts of beef and veal. This is a significant industry within the broader meat and livestock sector, which plays a crucial role in global food supply chains. Beef and veal are widely consumed protein sources, making this code an important component of international trade in agricultural commodities.

The production of frozen boneless beef and veal cuts involves several key steps. Cattle are first raised and slaughtered, with the carcasses then being processed to remove the bones. The remaining meat is then cut into the desired boneless portions, which are subsequently frozen to preserve freshness and extend shelf life. Advanced freezing and packaging technologies are used to ensure the quality and safety of these products during storage and transportation.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 020230 items include live cattle, specialized slaughtering and meat processing equipment, and energy sources to power the freezing and packaging operations. Skilled labor in the form of butchers, meat cutters, and logistics personnel is also a critical input for this industry.

The primary output of HS code 020230 is frozen boneless beef and veal cuts, which are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries and end-users. These may include 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, 160250 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, and 160290 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.