HS Code Subheading

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)

0210.99 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 021099

This HS code is a catch-all for salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, from animals other than primates, marine mammals, and reptiles. This diverse category includes cured game meats (e.g., venison, wild boar, kangaroo), exotic poultry (e.g., ostrich, emu), and other specialty meats that have undergone a curing process. It caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, and consumers seeking alternative protein sources or unique flavors. Importers are often specialty food retailers, restaurants, and distributors, while exporters are countries with sustainable game harvesting or exotic animal farming industries. Trade requires careful adherence to CITES regulations for certain game species, veterinary health certificates, and proper labeling. The variety within this code reflects global culinary diversity and the increasing demand for unique and sustainably sourced meat products.

Products Under This Code

Dried venison jerky, Smoked wild boar sausage, Salted kangaroo meat, Cured ostrich fillet, Brined goat meat, Dried rabbit meat, Smoked reindeer meat

Real World Examples

Kangaroo Jerky, Venison Biltong, Ostrich Pastrami, Wild Boar Salami, Reindeer Sausage, Goat Meat (cured), Emu Jerky

Common Misclassification

This code covers all other cured meats not specifically classified in 021011, 021012, 021019, 021020, 021091, 021092, or 021093. It should not be confused with fresh versions of these meats (HS 0208) or prepared meat products in Chapter 16.

Products Classified Under 0210.99

Cured game meatSmoked exotic meat

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 0210.20 Meat; salted, in brine, dried or smoked, of bovine animals 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)

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Australia (kangaroo), New Zealand (venison), South Africa (various game meats), and various European countries are key exporters, with global markets importing these specialty cured meats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 021099?

HS code 021099 covers: 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). This HS code is a catch-all for salted, in brine, dried, or smoked meat and edible meat offal, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, from animals other than primates, marine mammals, and reptiles. This diverse category includes cured game meats (e.g., venison, wild boar, kangaroo), exotic poultry (e.g., ostrich, emu), and other specialty meats that have undergone a curing process. It caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, and consumers seeking alternative protein sources or unique flavors. Importers are often specialty food retailers, restaurants, and distributors, while exporters are countries with sustainable game harvesting or exotic animal farming industries. Trade requires careful adherence to CITES regulations for certain game species, veterinary health certificates, and proper labeling. The variety within this code reflects global culinary diversity and the increasing demand for unique and sustainably sourced meat products.

What products fall under HS code 021099?

Dried venison jerky, Smoked wild boar sausage, Salted kangaroo meat, Cured ostrich fillet, Brined goat meat, Dried rabbit meat, Smoked reindeer meat

What are common misclassifications for HS code 021099?

This code covers all other cured meats not specifically classified in 021011, 021012, 021019, 021020, 021091, 021092, or 021093. It should not be confused with fresh versions of these meats (HS 0208) or prepared meat products in Chapter 16.

How is HS code 021099 structured?

HS code 021099 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.