HS Code for Fresh horse offal

Fresh horse offal is classified under HS code 0206.80. This code is part of Chapter 2, which deals with meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0206 specifically addresses the edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules, or hinnies. Subheading 0206.80 is a collective category for the fresh or chilled offal of sheep, goats, and equines. The classification is driven by the intended use (edible for human consumption) and the preservation method (fresh or chilled). Offal includes internal organs and other parts such as the liver, heart, tongue, and kidneys. It is essential to distinguish between meat (muscle tissue) and offal (organ tissue), as they fall under different headings within the same chapter. For horses, the meat is classified under 0205.00, while the offal is directed to 0206. The distinction is critical for regulatory compliance, as many countries have specific veterinary inspection requirements for equine products that differ from those for bovine or porcine offal.

Products Included

• Fresh horse liver
• Chilled horse heart
• Fresh horse tongue
• Chilled horse kidneys
• Fresh horse diaphragm and thick skirt

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0205.00, which is specifically for the meat of horses, asses, or mules. Importers often confuse muscle meat with edible offal. Another error involves HS code 0206.90, which is the classification for frozen offal of sheep, goats, or equines. If the product temperature is lowered below the freezing point, 0206.80 is no longer applicable. Furthermore, offal intended for animal feed or industrial use rather than human consumption may be classified under 0511.99, which covers animal products not elsewhere specified.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fresh horse offal?

The HS code for fresh or chilled edible offal of horses is 0206.80.

Is horse meat included in this HS code?

No, horse meat (muscle tissue) is classified under HS code 0205.00, whereas 0206.80 is strictly for edible offal like hearts and livers.