HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0201.30 – Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
HS code 0201.30 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled. It is used for beef tenderloin, sirloin steaks, ribeye steaks, ground beef (fresh) and stew beef.
What HS 0201.30 covers
This HS code covers fresh or chilled boneless cuts of bovine meat, representing a highly versatile and widely traded form of beef. These cuts, such as tenderloins, sirloins, and various cuts for ground beef or stew, are preferred by many consumers and food service operations for their convenience and ease of preparation. The 'fresh or chilled' designation necessitates efficient and unbroken cold chain logistics to ensure product quality and safety from origin to destination. Importers include large grocery chains, restaurants, food manufacturers, and catering companies, while exporters are typically major beef-producing nations with modern processing and packaging facilities. This category is a staple in global food markets due to its adaptability.
- Covers
- Beef tenderloin
- Sirloin steaks
- Ribeye steaks
- Ground beef (fresh)
- Stew beef
- Brisket (boneless)
- Flank steak
- Examples
- Omaha Steaks
- various supermarket private label brands
- restaurant supply companies
- Certified Angus Beef (CAB) boneless cuts
Codes often confused with 0201.30
Common mistake. The key distinction is 'boneless' from 020120 and 'fresh or chilled' from 020230, which covers frozen boneless cuts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020130 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 Australia $4.3B 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $3.8B 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $3.0B 10% of world exports
World total: $28.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.7B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 8.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.5B 5.4% of world imports
World total: $27.9B 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 0201.30
Brazil does not split HS 0201.30: its NCM code is 0201.30.00.
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 0201.30
What is HS code 020130?
HS code 020130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled. This HS code covers fresh or chilled boneless cuts of bovine meat, representing a highly versatile and widely traded form of beef. These cuts, such as tenderloins, sirloins, and various cuts for ground beef or stew, are preferred by many consumers and food service operations for their convenience and ease of preparation. The 'fresh or chilled' designation necessitates efficient and unbroken cold chain logistics to ensure product quality and safety from origin to destination. Importers include large grocery chains, restaurants, food manufacturers, and catering companies, while exporters are typically major beef-producing nations with modern processing and packaging facilities. This category is a staple in global food markets due to its adaptability.
What products fall under HS code 020130?
Beef tenderloin, Sirloin steaks, Ribeye steaks, Ground beef (fresh), Stew beef, Brisket (boneless), Flank steak
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020130?
The key distinction is 'boneless' from 020120 and 'fresh or chilled' from 020230, which covers frozen boneless cuts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020130 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($4.3B, 15% of world exports), the United States ($3.8B) and the Netherlands ($3.0B). World exports came to about $28.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 020130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020130 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.7B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.5B). World imports came to about $27.9B, 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 020130 structured?
HS code 020130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020130?
In Brazil, HS code 020130 is NCM 0201.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.