HS Code Subheading

Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals

0210.20 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 021020

This HS code covers meat of bovine animals that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category includes a range of traditional and modern cured beef products, distinct from fresh or frozen beef. Examples include corned beef, various forms of dried beef like biltong or jerky, and cured beef cuts used in deli meats. These products are valued for their extended shelf life, concentrated flavor, and versatility in cooking. Importers include food service companies, supermarkets, and specialty food stores, while exporters are countries with significant beef production and processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve food safety regulations, particularly concerning nitrates/nitrites used in curing, and packaging to maintain product integrity. The cultural significance of certain cured beef products, such as corned beef in specific cuisines, also drives international demand and trade flows.

Products Under This Code

Salted beef brisket (corned beef), Dried beef jerky, Smoked beef pastrami, Brined beef tongue, Cured beef biltong, Dried beef cecina, Salted beef round

Real World Examples

Libby's Corned Beef, Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Boar's Head Pastrami, Stryve Biltong, Cecina de León, Vienna Beef Corned Beef

Common Misclassification

This code should be differentiated from fresh, chilled, or frozen bovine meat (HS 0201 and 0202). It is also distinct from prepared or preserved beef products in Chapter 16, such as canned corned beef, which has undergone further processing.

Products Classified Under 0210.20

Cured beefSalted beefSmoked beef

Related Codes

0210.11 Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in 0210.12 Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof 0210.19 Meat; salted in brine, dried or smoked, of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0210.1 0210.91 Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of primates 0210.92 Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours, meals of meat or meat offal, of whales, dolphins, porpoises (of order Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (of order Sirenia); seals, sea lions, and walruses (of suborder Pinnipedia) 0210.93 Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, of reptiles (including snakes and turtles) 0210.99 Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

The United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Ireland are significant exporters of cured bovine meat, with major importers including the United Kingdom, Japan, and various EU countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 021020?

HS code 021020 covers: Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals. This HS code covers meat of bovine animals that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This category includes a range of traditional and modern cured beef products, distinct from fresh or frozen beef. Examples include corned beef, various forms of dried beef like biltong or jerky, and cured beef cuts used in deli meats. These products are valued for their extended shelf life, concentrated flavor, and versatility in cooking. Importers include food service companies, supermarkets, and specialty food stores, while exporters are countries with significant beef production and processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve food safety regulations, particularly concerning nitrates/nitrites used in curing, and packaging to maintain product integrity. The cultural significance of certain cured beef products, such as corned beef in specific cuisines, also drives international demand and trade flows.

What products fall under HS code 021020?

Salted beef brisket (corned beef), Dried beef jerky, Smoked beef pastrami, Brined beef tongue, Cured beef biltong, Dried beef cecina, Salted beef round

What are common misclassifications for HS code 021020?

This code should be differentiated from fresh, chilled, or frozen bovine meat (HS 0201 and 0202). It is also distinct from prepared or preserved beef products in Chapter 16, such as canned corned beef, which has undergone further processing.

How is HS code 021020 structured?

HS code 021020 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.