HS Code for Cured game meat
Cured game meat is classified under HS code 0210.99. This classification applies to meat from animals other than swine or bovine that has been preserved by salting, drying, or smoking. Chapter 2, heading 0210, covers these specific preservation methods. While specific subheadings exist for pork (0210.11-0210.19) and beef (0210.20), the subheading 0210.99 serves as the residual category for "other" meats and edible meat offal. This includes a wide variety of game animals such as deer (venison), elk, ostrich, kangaroo, or wild boar, provided the meat has undergone the specified preservation processes. The classification is dependent on the meat being uncooked; once the meat is cooked or prepared into sausages or similar products, it is no longer classified in Chapter 2. The preservation must be sufficient to distinguish the product from fresh or chilled game meat, which would typically be classified under heading 0208.
Products Included
- Cured venison strips
- Dried ostrich meat
- Smoked kangaroo meat
- Salted reindeer meat
- Dried wild boar cuts
Common Misclassification
Cured game meat is frequently misclassified under 0208.90, which is for fresh, chilled, or frozen "other" meat. It is also often confused with 1602.90, which covers prepared or preserved meat of other animals. The distinction lies in the processing: 0210.99 is for meat preserved by salt, smoke, or drying while still raw, whereas 1602.90 is for meat that has been cooked or otherwise prepared.
FAQ
What is the HS code for cured game meat?
The HS code for cured game meat is 0210.99, which covers other meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked.
Does 0210.99 include cured poultry?
Yes, cured poultry meat that is salted, dried, or smoked is generally classified under 0210.99, as there is no specific subheading for poultry within heading 0210.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Cured game meat?
The HS code for Cured game meat is 021099 (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)).
How do I classify Cured game meat for customs?
Cured game meat is classified under HS code 021099 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Cured game meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 021099 for Cured game meat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.