Meat; of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 020500 covers the trade of meat from horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. This industry plays a significant role in the global meat supply, catering to diverse cultural preferences and culinary traditions. While the consumption of horse meat is more common in certain regions, the trade of this specialized meat product is an important component of the broader international livestock and meat industry.

The production of meat under HS code 020500 involves the rearing, slaughtering, and processing of horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. Farmers and ranchers typically raise these animals in dedicated facilities, providing them with appropriate feed, veterinary care, and living conditions. The animals are then transported to specialized slaughterhouses, where they are humanely slaughtered and the meat is processed, packaged, and prepared for distribution.

The key inputs required for the production of meat under HS code 020500 include the live animals (horses, asses, mules, and hinnies), feed and water for the animals, specialized farming and ranching equipment, slaughtering and processing facilities, and transportation infrastructure to move the animals and final products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, and meat processing personnel.

The primary output of HS code 020500 is fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. This meat is typically consumed as a specialty or niche product, often in certain cultural or culinary contexts. The meat may be further processed into various cuts, products, or value-added items. Other industries that may consume the output of HS code 020500 include 020900 Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 02 and 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.