Offal, edible; of swine, livers, frozen

HS v2022 Code: 020641

About offal, edible; of swine, livers, frozen

HS code 020641 covers the import and export of frozen edible swine livers, a significant component of the global offal trade. Offal, the internal organs and entrails of animals, is an important part of the meat processing industry, providing valuable secondary products and contributing to the overall efficiency and sustainability of the sector. Swine livers, in particular, are in high demand across various food processing and culinary applications, making this HS code an important part of the international food supply chain.

Production process

The production of frozen swine livers typically involves the slaughter of pigs, the removal and cleaning of the livers, and the subsequent freezing process to preserve the product for storage and transportation. Modern meat processing facilities employ advanced techniques to ensure the livers meet food safety and quality standards before being packaged and distributed to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of frozen swine livers include live pigs, which are the primary raw material, as well as specialized equipment for the slaughter, evisceration, and freezing processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting infrastructure, such as cold storage facilities, transportation networks, and regulatory frameworks to ensure the safe and efficient movement of these products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020641 is frozen swine livers, which are consumed by a variety of downstream industries. These livers may be used in the production of 020900 Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, and 160220 Prepared or preserved meat, offal or blood, among other food products. The versatility of swine livers makes this HS code an important contributor to the global food supply chain.

Revisions to 020641

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 020641. The most recent 1 version of this code (020641) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020641.

Family tree for offal, edible; of swine, livers, frozen

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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/v2022/020641'>020641: Offal, edible; of swine, livers, frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020610'>020610: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020621'>020621: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, tongues, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020622'>020622: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020629'>020629: Offal, edible; of bovine animals, (other than tongues and livers), frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020630'>020630: Offal, edible; of swine, fresh or chilled</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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