Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

HS v2022 Code: 160290

About meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

HS code 160290 covers a diverse range of meat-based preparations that are not classified elsewhere in the 1602 heading. These products play a crucial role in the global food industry, providing convenient and versatile protein sources for consumers and serving as important inputs for various food manufacturing processes. The 160290 category encompasses a wide array of meat-based items, from ready-to-eat meals to specialized ingredients used in further food production, making it a significant component of the broader meat processing and food manufacturing sectors.

Production process

The production techniques for HS code 160290 items can vary widely depending on the specific product. In general, these meat preparations may involve processes such as cooking, curing, smoking, or other preservation methods to extend shelf life and enhance flavor profiles. Specialized equipment like mixers, grinders, and packaging machinery are often utilized to transform raw meat materials into the desired final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 160290 items include various types of meat, such as beef, pork, poultry, or even exotic meats. Depending on the product, additional ingredients like spices, herbs, sauces, or binders may also be incorporated. Specialized machinery, such as meat processing equipment, cooking/smoking apparatus, and packaging systems, are essential for the efficient and consistent manufacture of these meat preparations.

Production outputs

The diverse range of products covered under HS code 160290 can serve as inputs for a variety of other food industry sectors. These meat preparations may be consumed directly by end-users as ready-to-eat meals or used as ingredients in the production of 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, 160241 Meat preparations; of swine, 160249 Meat preparations; of swine, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602, or other processed meat items. The versatility of these meat preparations makes them valuable components in the broader food manufacturing supply chain.

Revisions to 160290

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 160290. The most recent 1 version of this code (160290) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 160290.

Family tree for meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

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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/v2022/160290'>160290: Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602</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/v2022/160250'>160250: Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)</a>"]

    

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