Product classification
HS code for Chilled beef carcasses: 0201.10
Meat, of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Classification of chilled beef carcasses under HS 0201.10
Chilled beef carcasses are classified under HS code 0201.10. This classification falls within Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System, which is dedicated to meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0201 specifically covers meat of bovine animals that is fresh or chilled. The subheading 0201.10 is reserved for carcasses and half-carcasses. According to the HS Explanatory Notes, a carcass is the whole body of a slaughtered animal after bleeding, evisceration, and removal of the skin, head, and feet. A half-carcass is produced by the symmetrical division of the whole carcass through the center of the vertebrae. The term "chilled" indicates that the meat has been cooled to a low temperature, usually between -1°C and +7°C, to ensure preservation during transport without reaching a frozen state. This classification is vital for applying the correct tariffs and quotas associated with fresh beef trade.
- Covers
- Whole chilled bovine carcasses
- Chilled bovine half-carcasses
- Chilled veal carcasses
- Chilled carcasses of buffalo (bovine)
- Also under 0201.10
- JBS S.A. (as a bulk supplier)
- Tyson Foods (as a bulk supplier)
- Cargill (as a bulk supplier)
Codes often confused with 0201.10
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying chilled carcasses under HS code 0202.10, which is reserved for frozen carcasses. The distinction between 0201 (fresh/chilled) and 0202 (frozen) is a fundamental division in Chapter 2. Another misclassification occurs when the carcass is further butchered into specific cuts. If the carcass is divided into "compensated" quarters or other bone-in cuts, it should be classified under 0201.20. If the meat is entirely deboned, it falls under 0201.30. Proper identification of the level of butchery is essential for correct coding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020110 (the code used for chilled beef carcasses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020110 (the code used for chilled beef carcasses) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 020110, not only chilled beef carcasses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $700M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $409M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $389M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $740M 20% of world imports
- 2 Italy $568M 15% of world imports
- 3 Portugal $364M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 chilled beef carcasses
Brazil classifies chilled beef carcasses under NCM 0201.10.00: HS 0201.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled beef carcasses
What is the HS code for Chilled beef carcasses?
The HS code for Chilled beef carcasses is 020110 (Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals is 0201.10.
How do I classify Chilled beef carcasses for customs?
Chilled beef carcasses is classified under HS code 020110 — Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen beef?
No, frozen beef carcasses are classified under HS code 0202.10. Heading 0201 is strictly for fresh or chilled meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled beef carcasses (HS 020110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020110 (the code used for chilled beef carcasses) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($700M, 20% of world exports), France ($409M) and the Netherlands ($389M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 chilled beef carcasses (HS 020110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020110 (the code used for chilled beef carcasses) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($740M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($568M) and Portugal ($364M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Chilled beef carcasses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020110 for Chilled beef carcasses is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chilled beef carcasses in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled beef carcasses (HS 020110) is classified under NCM 0201.10.00.