HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0201.10 – Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled
HS code 0201.10 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. It is used for beef carcasses, veal carcasses, beef half-carcasses and veal half-carcasses.
What HS 0201.10 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals, representing a fundamental commodity in the global beef trade. These are whole or split animal bodies that have not been frozen, requiring stringent cold chain logistics to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage during international transport. This form of beef is typically imported by large-scale meat processors and distributors who then butcher and further process the meat for retail or food service. Major beef-producing nations export these products to countries with high consumption rates or insufficient domestic production. Key considerations include veterinary health certificates, adherence to food safety standards, and efficient refrigerated shipping.
- Covers
- Beef carcasses
- Veal carcasses
- Beef half-carcasses
- Veal half-carcasses
- Examples
- JBS S.A. (as a bulk supplier)
- Tyson Foods (as a bulk supplier)
- Cargill (as a bulk supplier)
Codes often confused with 0201.10
Common mistake. This is distinct from 020210 (frozen carcasses) by its temperature state, and from 020120/020130 which cover cuts rather than whole carcasses.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020110 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $700M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $409M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $389M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $740M 20% of world imports
- 2 Italy $568M 15% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $364M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0201.10
Brazil does not split HS 0201.10: its NCM code is 0201.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0201.10
What is HS code 020110?
HS code 020110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. This HS code covers fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals, representing a fundamental commodity in the global beef trade. These are whole or split animal bodies that have not been frozen, requiring stringent cold chain logistics to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage during international transport. This form of beef is typically imported by large-scale meat processors and distributors who then butcher and further process the meat for retail or food service. Major beef-producing nations export these products to countries with high consumption rates or insufficient domestic production. Key considerations include veterinary health certificates, adherence to food safety standards, and efficient refrigerated shipping.
What products fall under HS code 020110?
Beef carcasses, Veal carcasses, Beef half-carcasses, Veal half-carcasses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020110?
This is distinct from 020210 (frozen carcasses) by its temperature state, and from 020120/020130 which cover cuts rather than whole carcasses.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020110 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($700M, 20% of world exports), France ($409M) and the Netherlands ($389M). World exports came to about $3.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 020110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020110 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($740M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($568M) and Portugal ($364M). World imports came to about $3.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 020110 structured?
HS code 020110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020110?
In Brazil, HS code 020110 is NCM 0201.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.