Product classification
HS code for Frozen boneless beef: 0202.30
Meat, of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen.
Classification of frozen boneless beef under HS 0202.30
Frozen boneless beef is classified under HS code 0202.30. This code is part of Chapter 2 (Meat and edible meat offal) and heading 0202 (Meat of bovine animals, frozen). The subheading 0202.30 is specifically designated for cuts where all bones have been removed. This includes a wide variety of industrial and retail cuts such as brisket, chuck, and round, provided they are in a frozen state. The classification process involves verifying that the meat is from bovine animals and that it has been subjected to a freezing process that lowers the internal temperature sufficiently for long-term preservation. It is important to note that "boneless" means the complete absence of skeletal bones. This classification is preferred over bone-in codes when the product has been processed to remove all bone material, following the specific language of the HS nomenclature and GRI 1.
- Covers
- Frozen boneless beef brisket
- Frozen boneless beef trimmings
- Frozen boneless beef chuck
- Frozen boneless beef striploin
- Also under 0202.30
- McDonald's (for beef patties)
- Tyson Foods
- JBS S.A.
- various supermarket frozen meat brands
- Sysco (food service)
Codes often confused with 0202.30
Common mistake. Frozen boneless beef is often misclassified under 0202.20, which is the code for bone-in cuts. Even if a cut is mostly meat, the presence of a single bone requires classification under 0202.20. Another common error is using 0206.29 for beef offal; boneless muscle meat must stay in 0202.30, while organs and other offal move to 0206. Additionally, if the beef is cooked or prepared, it must be classified under heading 1602, as Chapter 2 only covers raw meat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020230 (the code used for frozen boneless beef), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020230 (the code used for frozen boneless beef) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% 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 020230, not only frozen boneless beef.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $14.4B 34% of world exports
- 2 Australia $7.0B 17% of world exports
- 3 India $4.4B 10% of world exports
World total: $42.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $12.9B 32% of world imports
- 2 United States $6.3B 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.7B 4.1% of world imports
World total: $40.9B 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 frozen boneless beef
Brazil classifies frozen boneless beef under NCM 0202.30.00: HS 0202.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen boneless beef
What is the HS code for Frozen boneless beef?
The HS code for Frozen boneless beef is 020230 (Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen). The HS code for frozen boneless beef is 0202.30.
How do I classify Frozen boneless beef for customs?
Frozen boneless beef is classified under HS code 020230 — Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 0202.30 include ground beef?
Yes, if the ground beef is made from bovine animals, is boneless, and is imported in a frozen state, it is classified under 0202.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen boneless beef (HS 020230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020230 (the code used for frozen boneless beef) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($14.4B, 34% of world exports), Australia ($7.0B) and India ($4.4B). World exports came to about $42.2B, 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 frozen boneless beef (HS 020230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020230 (the code used for frozen boneless beef) in UN Comtrade data were China ($12.9B, 32% of world imports), the United States ($6.3B) and Japan ($1.7B). World imports came to about $40.9B, 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 Frozen boneless beef the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020230 for Frozen 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 frozen boneless beef in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen boneless beef (HS 020230) is classified under NCM 0202.30.00.