Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen

HS v2022 Code: 020712

About meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen

HS code 020712 covers the import and export of frozen, whole chickens and other fowl of the Gallus domesticus species. This is a significant industry, as poultry meat is a staple protein source globally and a major component of international food trade. Chicken is one of the most widely consumed meats worldwide, making this code an important part of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

The production of frozen, whole chickens typically involves the following key steps: birds are raised on poultry farms, then transported to processing facilities where they are slaughtered, plucked, eviscerated, and quickly frozen to preserve freshness. Advanced chilling and freezing technologies are used to ensure the meat remains in prime condition during storage and transport.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include live 010511 Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, feed, water, and specialized processing equipment such as slaughtering, plucking, and freezing machinery. Poultry farms, transportation, and cold storage facilities are also essential components of the supply chain.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is frozen, whole chickens and other fowl. These products are widely consumed as a protein source and used as inputs for further processing, such as 020713 Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen and 160232 Meat, meat offal or blood preparations; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus. The frozen, whole birds covered by this code are exported globally to meet consumer demand for poultry.

Revisions to 020712

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 020712. The most recent 1 version of this code (020712) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020712.

Family tree for meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, 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/v2022/0207'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020712'>020712: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020711'>020711: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020713'>020713: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020714'>020714: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020724'>020724: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020725'>020725: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020726'>020726: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020727'>020727: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020741'>020741: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020742'>020742: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020743'>020743: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020744'>020744: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020745'>020745: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020751'>020751: Meat and edible offal; of geese, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020752'>020752: Meat and edible offal; of geese, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020753'>020753: Meat and edible offal; of geese, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020754'>020754: Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020755'>020755: Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020760'>020760: Meat and edible offal; of guinea fowls, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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