Product classification
HS code for Fresh beef carcasses: 0201.10
Meat, of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh beef carcasses under HS 0201.10
Fresh beef carcasses and half-carcasses are classified under HS code 0201.10. This classification is found in Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0201 is specifically designated for meat of bovine animals (cattle), fresh or chilled. The subheading 0201.10 represents the most basic form of the slaughtered animal: the carcass (the whole body of the animal after bleeding, evisceration, and skinning) or the half-carcass (the result of the carcass being divided symmetrically through the center of the vertebrae). This classification is distinct from "cuts" of meat, which are classified under 0201.20 (bone-in) or 0201.30 (boneless). To qualify for 0201.10, the product must be fresh or chilled. Chilling involves cooling the meat to a constant temperature, usually between -1 and +7 degrees Celsius, to ensure preservation without freezing the muscle fibers. This code is essential for the wholesale meat trade and is used by customs authorities to apply specific tariffs and sanitary-phytosanitary (SPS) regulations that govern the movement of raw animal products.
- Covers
- Fresh whole bovine carcasses
- Chilled half-carcasses of beef
- Fresh carcasses of bulls, cows, or steers
- Chilled veal carcasses
- Fresh bovine half-carcasses with internal fats (kidney, pelvic)
- 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. The primary misclassification for this product is confusing fresh carcasses with frozen ones. Frozen bovine carcasses are classified under HS code 0202.10. Another common error is classifying specific large cuts (like quarters) under 0201.10; however, quarters and other bone-in cuts belong under 0201.20. Additionally, meat from other animals, such as buffalo (if not considered bovine in certain jurisdictions) or swine (0203), must be carefully distinguished. Live animals are never classified here; they belong in Chapter 1 under heading 0102.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020110 (the code used for fresh beef carcasses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020110 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh 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 fresh beef carcasses
Brazil classifies fresh 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 fresh beef carcasses
What is the HS code for Fresh beef carcasses?
The HS code for Fresh 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 Fresh beef carcasses for customs?
Fresh 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.
What is the difference between 0201.10 and 0201.20?
0201.10 is for whole or half-carcasses only, while 0201.20 covers other bone-in cuts of fresh or chilled beef, such as quarters, ribs, or loins.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh beef carcasses (HS 020110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020110 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh beef carcasses (HS 020110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020110 (the code used for fresh 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 Fresh beef carcasses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020110 for Fresh 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 fresh beef carcasses in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh beef carcasses (HS 020110) is classified under NCM 0201.10.00.