Offal, edible; of bovine animals, fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 020610

About offal, edible; of bovine animals, fresh or chilled

HS code 020610 covers the trade of edible offal, specifically from bovine animals, that is fresh or chilled. Offal refers to the internal organs and entrails of an animal that are used as food. The bovine offal industry is an important component of the broader meat processing sector, providing valuable byproducts that are consumed globally. This industry plays a key role in maximizing the utilization of animal resources and reducing waste within the livestock supply chain.

Production process

The production of bovine offal involves the careful slaughter and butchering of cattle. After the animal is killed, the internal organs are removed, cleaned, and prepared for distribution. Depending on the specific offal product, additional processing steps may be required, such as chilling, packaging, or further preparation. Strict food safety and quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the offal meets regulatory standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the bovine offal industry include live cattle, which are the primary raw material. Other significant inputs include water, electricity, and specialized equipment for slaughtering, butchering, and packaging the offal products. Transportation services are also a crucial input, as the offal must be efficiently distributed to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the bovine offal industry are the various edible organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, heart, and tongue. These offal products are often consumed in certain cuisines and can be further processed into other food items. The bovine offal industry also generates byproducts that may be used in 230110 Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal, unfit for human consumption; greaves, 050400 (Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked), and 150100 Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, raw or rendered, whether or not pressed or solvent-extracted.

Revisions to 020610

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 020610. The most recent 1 version of this code (020610) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020610.

Family tree for offal, edible; of bovine animals, fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020610'>020610: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020621'>020621: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, tongues, frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020622'>020622: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020629'>020629: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, (other than tongues and livers), frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020630'>020630: Offal, edible; of swine, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020641'>020641: Offal, edible; of swine, livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020649'>020649: Offal, edible; of swine, (other than livers), frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020680'>020680: Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020690'>020690: Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen</a>"]

    

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