Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS v2022 Code: 020810

About meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS code 020810 covers the trade of fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible offal from rabbits and hares. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing a lean and nutritious protein source. As a specialized agricultural sector, the rabbit and hare meat industry contributes to the diversification of livestock production and offers economic opportunities for farmers and processors in many regions around the world.

Production process

The production of rabbit and hare meat typically involves raising the animals in controlled environments, such as hutches or cages, and providing them with a balanced diet. Once the animals reach the appropriate size and age, they are humanely slaughtered and the meat is processed, which may include chilling, freezing, or further preparation for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

Key inputs for the rabbit and hare meat industry include the live animals, feed (e.g., grains, hay, and supplements), water, and specialized equipment for housing, handling, and processing the animals. Producers may also require access to veterinary services, transportation, and cold storage facilities to ensure the quality and safety of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020810 is the meat and edible offal from rabbits and hares, which can be sold fresh, chilled, or frozen. These products may be consumed directly by households or used as ingredients in a variety of food products, such as 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, 160210 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, and 160290 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. The industry also generates by-products, such as hides and fur, which may have additional commercial applications.

Revisions to 020810

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 020810. The most recent 1 version of this code (020810) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020810.

Family tree for meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or 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/v2022/0208'>0208: Meat and edible meat offal, n.e.c. in chapter 2; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020810'>020810: Meat and edible meat offal; of rabbits or hares, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020830'>020830: Meat and edible meat offal; of primates, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020850'>020850: Meat and edible meat offal; of reptiles (including snakes and turtles), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020860'>020860: Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<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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