Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2022 Code: 0208

About meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 0208 covers a diverse range of meat and edible meat offal products that are not classified elsewhere in Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, providing a wide variety of protein-rich ingredients for further processing and consumption. The products covered under this code are in high demand across various sectors, including food manufacturing, foodservice, and retail, making it an important component of the broader agricultural and food processing industries.

Production process

The production of meat and edible meat offal under HS code 0208 typically involves a combination of slaughtering, butchering, and processing techniques. Animals are first humanely slaughtered, and their carcasses are then carefully butchered to separate the desired cuts and offal. Depending on the specific product, the meat may be further processed through methods such as chilling, freezing, or packaging to ensure freshness and extend shelf life.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 0208 products include live animals, such as poultry, game, and other livestock. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for slaughtering, butchering, and processing the meat. Other key inputs may include packaging materials, refrigeration systems, and various additives or preservatives to maintain product quality and safety.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 0208 industry are fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible meat offal products. These may include items such as 0208 Meat and edible meat offal of rabbits or hares, 0208 Meat and edible meat offal of reptiles (e.g., snakes, turtles, alligators, and 0208 Meat and edible meat offal of other animals, n.e.c. in chapter 2. These products are often used as ingredients in a wide range of food manufacturing and foodservice applications, including processed meats, soups, stews, and specialty dishes.

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0201'>0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0202'>0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen</a>"]
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A --> I["<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>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0209'>0209: Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0210'>0210: Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020810'>020810: Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020830'>020830: Meat and edible meat offal; of primates, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020840'>020840: Meat and edible meat offal; of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020850'>020850: Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020860'>020860: Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020890'>020890: Meat and edible meat offal; n.e.c. in chapter 2, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]


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