Product classification
HS code for Fresh horse offal: 0206.80
Offal, edible, of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh horse offal under HS 0206.80
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.
- Covers
- Fresh horse liver
- Chilled horse heart
- Fresh horse tongue
- Chilled horse kidneys
- Fresh horse diaphragm and thick skirt
- Also under 0206.80
- Australian Lamb Company fresh lamb liver
- New Zealand chilled goat heart
- local butcher fresh horse tongue
Codes often confused with 0206.80
Common mistake. 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 If the product temperature is lowered below the freezing point, 0206.80 is no longer applicable.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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020680 (the code used for fresh horse offal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020680 (the code used for fresh horse offal) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 62% 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 020680, not only fresh horse offal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $25M 42% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $11M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $7.7M 13% of world exports
World total: $59M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $24M 62% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.3M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Italy $1.6M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $38M 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 horse offal
Brazil classifies fresh horse offal under NCM 0206.80.00: HS 0206.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh horse offal
What is the HS code for Fresh horse offal?
The HS code for Fresh horse offal is 020680 (Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled edible offal of horses is 0206.80.
How do I classify Fresh horse offal for customs?
Fresh horse offal is classified under HS code 020680 — Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh horse offal (HS 020680)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020680 (the code used for fresh horse offal) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($25M, 42% of world exports), Ireland ($11M) and France ($7.7M). World exports came to about $59M, 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 horse offal (HS 020680)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020680 (the code used for fresh horse offal) in UN Comtrade data were France ($24M, 62% of world imports), Germany ($3.3M) and Italy ($1.6M). World imports came to about $38M, 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 horse offal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020680 for Fresh horse offal 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 horse offal in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh horse offal (HS 020680) is classified under NCM 0206.80.00.