HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0202.30 – Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
HS code 0202.30 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen. It is used for frozen beef tenderloin, frozen ribeye steaks, frozen ground beef, frozen stew beef and frozen brisket (boneless).
What HS 0202.30 covers
This HS code covers frozen boneless cuts of bovine meat, representing one of the most widely traded and versatile forms of beef globally. Freezing offers maximum flexibility for storage and transport, making it ideal for long supply chains, bulk purchasing, and meeting consistent demand in diverse markets. These cuts are highly adaptable, used in everything from retail consumer packs to processed foods, and are a staple for food service and manufacturing industries. Importers include large grocery chains, food manufacturers (e.g., for ground beef patties), fast-food companies, and institutional caterers. Exporters are major beef-producing nations with advanced freezing, cutting, and packaging technologies, ensuring product quality and safety across international borders.
- Covers
- Frozen beef tenderloin
- Frozen ribeye steaks
- Frozen ground beef
- Frozen stew beef
- Frozen brisket (boneless)
- Frozen flank steak
- Frozen top round
- Examples
- McDonald's (for beef patties)
- Tyson Foods
- JBS S.A.
- various supermarket frozen meat brands
- Sysco (food service)
Codes often confused with 0202.30
Common mistake. The key distinctions are 'boneless' from 020220 and 'frozen' from 020130, which covers fresh or chilled boneless cuts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020230 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% 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 Brazil $14.4B 34% of world exports
- 2 Australia $7.0B 17% of world exports
- 3 India $4.4B 10% of world exports
World total: $42.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $12.9B 32% of world imports
- 2 United States $6.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.7B 4.1% of world imports
World total: $40.9B 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 0202.30
Brazil does not split HS 0202.30: its NCM code is 0202.30.00.
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 0202.30
What is HS code 020230?
HS code 020230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen. This HS code covers frozen boneless cuts of bovine meat, representing one of the most widely traded and versatile forms of beef globally. Freezing offers maximum flexibility for storage and transport, making it ideal for long supply chains, bulk purchasing, and meeting consistent demand in diverse markets. These cuts are highly adaptable, used in everything from retail consumer packs to processed foods, and are a staple for food service and manufacturing industries. Importers include large grocery chains, food manufacturers (e.g., for ground beef patties), fast-food companies, and institutional caterers. Exporters are major beef-producing nations with advanced freezing, cutting, and packaging technologies, ensuring product quality and safety across international borders.
What products fall under HS code 020230?
Frozen beef tenderloin, Frozen ribeye steaks, Frozen ground beef, Frozen stew beef, Frozen brisket (boneless), Frozen flank steak, Frozen top round
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020230?
The key distinctions are 'boneless' from 020220 and 'frozen' from 020130, which covers fresh or chilled boneless cuts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020230 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($14.4B, 34% of world exports), Australia ($7.0B) and India ($4.4B). World exports came to about $42.2B, 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 020230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020230 in UN Comtrade data were China ($12.9B, 32% of world imports), the United States ($6.3B) and Japan ($1.7B). World imports came to about $40.9B, 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 020230 structured?
HS code 020230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020230?
In Brazil, HS code 020230 is NCM 0202.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.