HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0202.20 – Meat; of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen
HS code 0202.20 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen. It is used for frozen bone-in short ribs, frozen T-bone steaks, frozen bone-in chuck roasts, frozen beef shanks and frozen oxtail.
What HS 0202.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Frozen bone-in short ribs
- Frozen T-bone steaks
- Frozen bone-in chuck roasts
- Frozen beef shanks
- Frozen oxtail
- Frozen bone-in sirloin
- Examples
- Various supermarket brands offering frozen bone-in cuts
- restaurant supply companies
- specialty meat distributors
Codes often confused with 0202.20
Common mistake. This code is distinguished from 020120 by its 'frozen' state and from 020230 by the presence of bone.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020220 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% 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 United States $1.1B 34% of world exports
- 2 Australia $622M 19% of world exports
- 3 Argentina $379M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.1B 35% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $991M 30% of world imports
- 3 United States $207M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 0202.20 3
Brazil splits HS 0202.20 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 0202.20.10 Bone-in beef forequarters, frozenQuartos dianteiros
- 0202.20.20 Bone-in beef hindquarters, frozenQuartos traseiros
- 0202.20.90 Other bone-in beef cuts, frozenOutras
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 0202.20
What is HS code 020220?
HS code 020220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020220 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 34% of world exports), Australia ($622M) and Argentina ($379M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 020220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 35% of world imports), South Korea ($991M) and the United States ($207M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020220?
Brazil splits HS code 020220 into 3 NCM codes: 0202.20.10 (Bone-in beef forequarters, frozen), 0202.20.20 (Bone-in beef hindquarters, frozen), 0202.20.90 (Other bone-in beef cuts, frozen). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.