Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

HS v2022 Code: 160250

About meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

HS code 160250 covers a wide range of meat preparations derived from bovine animals. These products play a crucial role in the global food industry, providing convenient and shelf-stable protein sources for consumers worldwide. As a significant component of the broader meat processing sector, this industry contributes to the economic activity and food security of many countries.

Production process

The production of meat preparations under HS code 160250 typically involves a series of processing steps. This may include curing, smoking, cooking, or other preservation methods to extend the shelf life of the final product. Manufacturers utilize specialized equipment and techniques to ensure the safety, quality, and consistency of these meat-based goods.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 160250 items include raw bovine meat and offal, as well as various seasonings, preservatives, and packaging materials. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and equipment, such as meat grinders, mixers, and canning/bottling lines, to facilitate the production process.

Production outputs

The meat preparations covered by HS code 160250 are widely consumed as convenient protein sources, both in retail and foodservice settings. These products may be further processed or incorporated into a variety of dishes, including 160100 Meat and meat offal, prepared or preserved, 160210 Meat and meat offal, prepared or preserved; of poultry, and 160290 Meat and meat offal, prepared or preserved; n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.

Revisions to 160250

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 160250. The most recent 1 version of this code (160250) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 160250.

Family tree for meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/16'>16: Meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1602'>1602: Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160250'>160250: Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160210'>160210: Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160220'>160220: Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160231'>160231: Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160232'>160232: Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160239'>160239: Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160241'>160241: Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160242'>160242: Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160249'>160249: Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/160290'>160290: Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</a>"]

    

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