Chapter 02 HS Codes: Meat and Edible Meat Offal
CHAPTER DEFINITION & SCOPE
HS Chapter 02 of the WCO Harmonized System covers meat and edible meat offal. It groups 10 4-digit WCO headings and 66 6-digit subheadings under the official 2026 customs nomenclature [USITC HTS 2026].
Chapter
Ch 02
Headings
10 Headings
Subheadings
66 HS6
US Tariff Status
Active 2026
Chapter 02 4-Digit Headings Directory
| Heading | WCO Heading Description | Subheading Count | Directory Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 0201 | Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 0201 → |
| Heading 0202 | Meat of bovine animals, frozen | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 0202 → |
| Heading 0203 | Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen | 6 subheadings | Browse Heading 0203 → |
| Heading 0204 | Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen | 9 subheadings | Browse Heading 0204 → |
| Heading 0205 | Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 0205 → |
| Heading 0206 | Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen | 9 subheadings | Browse Heading 0206 → |
| Heading 0207 | Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen | 19 subheadings | Browse Heading 0207 → |
| Heading 0208 | Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen | 6 subheadings | Browse Heading 0208 → |
| Heading 0209 | Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 0209 → |
| Heading 0210 | Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal | 8 subheadings | Browse Heading 0210 → |
Chapter 02 Subheading Sample & MFN Duty Rates
| HS Code | Subheading Description | Heading | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0201.10 | Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses | 0201 | View 0201.10 → |
| 0201.20 | Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, Other cuts with bone in | 0201 | View 0201.20 → |
| 0201.30 | Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, Boneless | 0201 | View 0201.30 → |
| 0202.10 | Meat of bovine animals, frozen, Carcasses and half-carcasses | 0202 | View 0202.10 → |
| 0202.20 | Meat of bovine animals, frozen, Other cuts with bone in | 0202 | View 0202.20 → |
| 0202.30 | Meat of bovine animals, frozen, Boneless | 0202 | View 0202.30 → |
| 0203.11 | Fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses | 0203 | View 0203.11 → |
| 0203.12 | Fresh or chilled, Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in | 0203 | View 0203.12 → |
| 0203.19 | Fresh or chilled, Other | 0203 | View 0203.19 → |
| 0203.21 | Frozen, Carcasses and half-carcasses | 0203 | View 0203.21 → |
| 0203.22 | Frozen, Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in | 0203 | View 0203.22 → |
| 0203.29 | Frozen, Other | 0203 | View 0203.29 → |
| 0204.10 | Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, fresh or chilled | 0204 | View 0204.10 → |
| 0204.21 | Other meat of sheep, fresh or chilled, Carcasses and half-carcasses | 0204 | View 0204.21 → |
| 0204.22 | Other meat of sheep, fresh or chilled, Other cuts with bone in | 0204 | View 0204.22 → |
EXPERT CLASSIFICATION PRO TIPS
Common Pitfalls When Classifying Chapter 02 Goods
- Always review WCO Section and Chapter Legal Notes before assigning 4-digit headings.
- Distinguish carefully between unprocessed raw materials and further prepared or processed articles.
- Verify Partner Government Agency (PGA) flags for agriculture, food, or chemical items.
- Cross-reference official CBP CROSS rulings for binding precedents on mixed or composite goods.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 02 Tariff ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
Customs Rulings Online Search System for Chapter 02 binding classification precedents.
WCO HS Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization international 6-digit Harmonized System backbone standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau trade statistics and Schedule B concordance portal.
Chapter 02 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commodities are covered under HS Chapter 02?
Chapter 02 (Meat and Edible Meat Offal) covers WCO Harmonized System 4-digit headings from 0201 upward, encompassing primary goods, raw materials, and manufactured articles within this nomenclature section.
How many 4-digit headings exist in HS Chapter 02?
Chapter 02 contains 10 official 4-digit WCO headings and 66 6-digit tariff subheadings.
What is the US general import duty range for Chapter 02 commodities?
Base customs duties under Chapter 02 range from 0.0% (Duty-Free) up to representative MFN rate limits depending on 10-digit HTS statistical suffix extensions.
Do Section 301 China tariffs apply to Chapter 02 imports?
Section 301 tariffs depend on specific 8-digit HTS subheadings. Importers must verify if their exact HTS code appears on USTR Lists 1 through 4A.
Are Partner Government Agency (PGA) permits required for Chapter 02?
PGA message-set flags (such as FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA, or CITES) apply conditionally depending on the commodity classification within Chapter 02.
How are products classified between adjacent headings in Chapter 02?
Classification follows WCO General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 through 6, prioritizing specific heading terms over general descriptions.
Can Chapter 02 goods enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in USMCA member states (US, Mexico, Canada) or FTA partners enter duty-free under SPI code P, KR, AU, or CL with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Chapter 02 shipments?
Eligible commercial shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day may enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal entry of Chapter 02 goods?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, and entry summary CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP ruling for Chapter 02?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling application under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division.