Product classification
HS code for Fresh boneless beef: 0201.30
Meat, of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh boneless beef under HS 0201.30
Fresh boneless beef is classified under HS code 020130. This classification is part of Chapter 2 (Meat and edible meat offal) and heading 0201 (Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled). The subheading 020130 is specifically for meat that has had all skeletal bones removed. This includes a wide variety of cuts used in both retail and industrial food processing. The "fresh or chilled" requirement means the meat must not have been frozen; it is typically maintained at temperatures between -1.5°C and +7°C. Boneless beef is often subject to different tariff rates than bone-in beef because the removal of bone increases the value per kilogram and changes the product's use case. Accurate classification requires verification that no bone fragments remain and that the meat has not been processed (e.g., salted or cooked) beyond simple chilling.
- Covers
- Boneless beef tenderloin
- Boneless sirloin and striploin
- Boneless rib-eye
- Ground beef (fresh and boneless)
- Boneless topside and silverside
- Boneless beef trimmings
- Also under 0201.30
- Omaha Steaks
- various supermarket private label brands
- restaurant supply companies
- Certified Angus Beef (CAB) boneless cuts
Codes often confused with 0201.30
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with 020120, which is for bone-in cuts. Importers also frequently confuse this with 020230, which is the code for frozen boneless beef. Additionally, if the beef has been prepared, seasoned, or cooked, it may move to Chapter 16 (e.g., 160250), which covers prepared or preserved meat. It is vital to distinguish between simple chilling and preservation methods like light salting.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020130 (the code used for fresh boneless beef), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020130 (the code used for fresh boneless beef) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 020130, not only fresh boneless beef.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $4.3B 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $3.8B 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $3.0B 10% of world exports
World total: $28.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.7B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 8.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.5B 5.4% of world imports
World total: $27.9B 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 boneless beef
Brazil classifies fresh boneless beef under NCM 0201.30.00: HS 0201.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh boneless beef
What is the HS code for Fresh boneless beef?
The HS code for Fresh boneless beef is 020130 (Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled boneless beef is 020130.
How do I classify Fresh boneless beef for customs?
Fresh boneless beef is classified under HS code 020130 — Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is ground beef classified under 020130?
Yes, if the ground beef is fresh or chilled and contains no bones or added ingredients like seasonings, it is classified under 020130.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh boneless beef (HS 020130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020130 (the code used for fresh boneless beef) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($4.3B, 15% of world exports), the United States ($3.8B) and the Netherlands ($3.0B). World exports came to about $28.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of fresh boneless beef (HS 020130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020130 (the code used for fresh boneless beef) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.7B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and the United Kingdom ($1.5B). World imports came to about $27.9B, 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 boneless beef the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020130 for Fresh boneless beef 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 boneless beef in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh boneless beef (HS 020130) is classified under NCM 0201.30.00.