About HS Code 020220
This HS code encompasses frozen bovine meat cuts that still contain bone, excluding whole or half-carcasses. Freezing provides a significant advantage for international trade by extending the product's shelf life, making it feasible to transport these cuts across vast distances to markets that value bone-in meat for its flavor and traditional culinary uses. These cuts are popular in both retail and food service sectors, offering convenience while retaining the characteristics of bone-in beef. Importers include supermarkets, restaurant suppliers, food service companies, and ethnic markets. Exporters are typically countries with robust beef industries and advanced freezing and packaging infrastructure, capable of preparing and shipping these specialized cuts globally.
Products Under This Code
Frozen bone-in short ribs, Frozen T-bone steaks, Frozen bone-in chuck roasts, Frozen beef shanks, Frozen oxtail, Frozen bone-in sirloin
Real World Examples
Various supermarket brands offering frozen bone-in cuts, restaurant supply companies, specialty meat distributors
Common Misclassification
This code is distinguished from 020120 by its 'frozen' state and from 020230 by the presence of bone.
Products Classified Under 0202.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Australia, and Argentina are significant exporters, while China, Japan, and South Korea are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 020220?
HS code 020220 covers: Meat; of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen. This HS code encompasses frozen bovine meat cuts that still contain bone, excluding whole or half-carcasses. Freezing provides a significant advantage for international trade by extending the product's shelf life, making it feasible to transport these cuts across vast distances to markets that value bone-in meat for its flavor and traditional culinary uses. These cuts are popular in both retail and food service sectors, offering convenience while retaining the characteristics of bone-in beef. Importers include supermarkets, restaurant suppliers, food service companies, and ethnic markets. Exporters are typically countries with robust beef industries and advanced freezing and packaging infrastructure, capable of preparing and shipping these specialized cuts globally.
What products fall under HS code 020220?
Frozen bone-in short ribs, Frozen T-bone steaks, Frozen bone-in chuck roasts, Frozen beef shanks, Frozen oxtail, Frozen bone-in sirloin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020220?
This code is distinguished from 020120 by its 'frozen' state and from 020230 by the presence of bone.
How is HS code 020220 structured?
HS code 020220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.