HS Code Subheading

Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

1602.50 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 160250

This HS code covers prepared or preserved bovine meat or meat offal, excluding livers and homogenised preparations. It encompasses a wide array of beef products, from canned corned beef and stews to processed beef jerky and luncheon meats, reflecting global demand for convenient and shelf-stable beef options. Trade in these goods is significant, with major beef-producing nations exporting to countries with high beef consumption or those seeking processed alternatives. Food safety, animal health regulations, and traceability are critical aspects of international trade. The EUDR adds another layer of complexity, requiring due diligence on the environmental impact of beef production. The market is characterized by both large-scale industrial production and niche artisanal products, all subject to rigorous quality control and labeling requirements to ensure consumer confidence.

Products Under This Code

Canned corned beef, beef stew (canned/prepared), beef jerky (processed), beef meatballs (pre-cooked), beef pâté, beef luncheon meat, pre-cooked roast beef slices

Real World Examples

Libby's Corned Beef, Hereford Corned Beef, Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Hormel Beef Roast, Dinty Moore Beef Stew

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 021020 (dried or salted beef) if the processing is minimal, or 160290 if it's a mixed meat preparation not exclusively bovine.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Products Classified Under 1602.50

Canned beefCorned beefBeef stew

Related Codes

1602.10 Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects 1602.20 Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.31 Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.32 Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus) 1602.39 Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.41 Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.42 Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.49 Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 1602.90 Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

Major importers include the USA, Japan, and the EU, while top exporters are Brazil, Australia, and the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160250?

HS code 160250 covers: Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This HS code covers prepared or preserved bovine meat or meat offal, excluding livers and homogenised preparations. It encompasses a wide array of beef products, from canned corned beef and stews to processed beef jerky and luncheon meats, reflecting global demand for convenient and shelf-stable beef options. Trade in these goods is significant, with major beef-producing nations exporting to countries with high beef consumption or those seeking processed alternatives. Food safety, animal health regulations, and traceability are critical aspects of international trade. The EUDR adds another layer of complexity, requiring due diligence on the environmental impact of beef production. The market is characterized by both large-scale industrial production and niche artisanal products, all subject to rigorous quality control and labeling requirements to ensure consumer confidence.

What products fall under HS code 160250?

Canned corned beef, beef stew (canned/prepared), beef jerky (processed), beef meatballs (pre-cooked), beef pâté, beef luncheon meat, pre-cooked roast beef slices

What are common misclassifications for HS code 160250?

Can be confused with 021020 (dried or salted beef) if the processing is minimal, or 160290 if it's a mixed meat preparation not exclusively bovine.

How is HS code 160250 structured?

HS code 160250 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (16) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.