HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0202.10 – Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen
HS code 0202.10 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen. It is used for frozen beef carcasses, frozen veal carcasses, frozen beef half-carcasses and frozen veal half-carcasses.
What HS 0202.10 covers
This HS code covers frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals. Freezing is a critical preservation method that significantly extends shelf life, enabling long-distance international trade and allowing for strategic stockpiling. While less common for direct retail than fresh cuts, frozen carcasses are a vital commodity for large-scale meat processors and distributors who import them for further butchering, processing, and distribution to various markets. This trade facilitates global food security and allows countries with limited domestic beef production to meet demand. Key considerations include maintaining consistent freezing temperatures, proper packaging to prevent freezer burn, and adherence to international food safety and veterinary standards.
- Covers
- Frozen beef carcasses
- Frozen veal carcasses
- Frozen beef half-carcasses
- Frozen veal half-carcasses
- Examples
- JBS S.A. (as a bulk supplier)
- Marfrig Global Foods (as a bulk supplier)
- Minerva Foods (as a bulk supplier)
Codes often confused with 0202.10
Common mistake. The critical differentiator is 'frozen' versus 'fresh or chilled' (020110). It's also distinct from 020220/020230 which are frozen cuts, not whole carcasses.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020210 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 17% of world imports. Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.3% of its imports here ($155K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $44M 46% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $15M 16% of world exports
- 3 Spain $9.4M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $95M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $15M 17% of world imports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$15M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $7.7M 8.6% of world imports
Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.3% of its imports here ($155K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $89M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 0202.10
Brazil does not split HS 0202.10: its NCM code is 0202.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0202.10
What is HS code 020210?
HS code 020210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen. This HS code covers frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals. Freezing is a critical preservation method that significantly extends shelf life, enabling long-distance international trade and allowing for strategic stockpiling. While less common for direct retail than fresh cuts, frozen carcasses are a vital commodity for large-scale meat processors and distributors who import them for further butchering, processing, and distribution to various markets. This trade facilitates global food security and allows countries with limited domestic beef production to meet demand. Key considerations include maintaining consistent freezing temperatures, proper packaging to prevent freezer burn, and adherence to international food safety and veterinary standards.
What products fall under HS code 020210?
Frozen beef carcasses, Frozen veal carcasses, Frozen beef half-carcasses, Frozen veal half-carcasses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020210?
The critical differentiator is 'frozen' versus 'fresh or chilled' (020110). It's also distinct from 020220/020230 which are frozen cuts, not whole carcasses.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020210 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($44M, 46% of world exports), Pakistan ($15M) and Spain ($9.4M). World exports came to about $95M, 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 020210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020210 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($15M, 17% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $15M) and Italy ($7.7M). World imports came to about $89M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.3% of its imports here ($155K, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
How is HS code 020210 structured?
HS code 020210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) 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 020210?
In Brazil, HS code 020210 is NCM 0202.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.