HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0201.20 – Meat; of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled
HS code 0201.20 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled. It is used for T-bone steaks, porterhouse steaks, bone-in short ribs, bone-in chuck roasts and osso buco.
What HS 0201.20 covers
This HS code pertains to fresh or chilled bovine meat cuts that still contain bone, excluding whole or half-carcasses. This category includes popular cuts like T-bone steaks, bone-in short ribs, and various roasts, which are valued for their flavor profile and traditional culinary applications where the bone enhances taste and moisture. International trade in these cuts caters to consumers and restaurants seeking specific preparations. Maintaining the 'fresh or chilled' state requires meticulous temperature control throughout the supply chain, from processing plants to retail shelves. Importers include supermarkets, specialized butchers, and food service distributors, while exporters are typically countries with advanced meat processing capabilities and strong beef industries.
- Covers
- T-bone steaks
- Porterhouse steaks
- Bone-in short ribs
- Bone-in chuck roasts
- Osso buco
- Bone-in sirloin
- Beef shanks
- Examples
- Certified Angus Beef (CAB) bone-in cuts
- Wagyu beef brands
- local butcher shops sourcing international cuts
Codes often confused with 0201.20
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 020130 by the presence of bone and from 020220 by its fresh/chilled state versus frozen.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020120 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 21% 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 Poland $1.5B 19% of world exports
- 2 France $834M 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $826M 10% of world exports
World total: $8.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $1.6B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.1B 14% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $618M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 codes for 0201.20 3
Brazil splits HS 0201.20 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0201.20.10 Bone-in beef forequarters, fresh or chilledQuartos dianteiros
- 0201.20.20 Bone-in beef hindquarters, fresh or chilledQuartos traseiros
- 0201.20.90 Other bone-in beef cuts, fresh or chilledOutras
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 0201.20
What is HS code 020120?
HS code 020120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled. This HS code pertains to fresh or chilled bovine meat cuts that still contain bone, excluding whole or half-carcasses. This category includes popular cuts like T-bone steaks, bone-in short ribs, and various roasts, which are valued for their flavor profile and traditional culinary applications where the bone enhances taste and moisture. International trade in these cuts caters to consumers and restaurants seeking specific preparations. Maintaining the 'fresh or chilled' state requires meticulous temperature control throughout the supply chain, from processing plants to retail shelves. Importers include supermarkets, specialized butchers, and food service distributors, while exporters are typically countries with advanced meat processing capabilities and strong beef industries.
What products fall under HS code 020120?
T-bone steaks, Porterhouse steaks, Bone-in short ribs, Bone-in chuck roasts, Osso buco, Bone-in sirloin, Beef shanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020120?
This code is differentiated from 020130 by the presence of bone and from 020220 by its fresh/chilled state versus frozen.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020120 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.5B, 19% of world exports), France ($834M) and the Netherlands ($826M). World exports came to about $8.0B, 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 020120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020120 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.6B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($1.1B) and the Netherlands ($618M). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 020120 structured?
HS code 020120 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020120?
Brazil splits HS code 020120 into 3 NCM codes: 0201.20.10 (Bone-in beef forequarters, fresh or chilled), 0201.20.20 (Bone-in beef hindquarters, fresh or chilled), 0201.20.90 (Other bone-in beef cuts, fresh or chilled). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.