HS Code for Greaves

Greaves are classified under HS code 2301.10, which includes flours, meals, and pellets of meat or meat offal, as well as greaves. Greaves are the protein-rich residue left after animal fat (such as tallow or lard) has been rendered. This product is primarily used in the production of animal feed or as a source of protein in industrial applications. The classification is based on the fact that these are residues from the food industry and are no longer suitable for direct human consumption as fresh or preserved meat. Heading 2301 specifically captures these types of animal by-products that have been processed into a dry, stable form. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule 1, following the specific mention of "greaves" in the text of heading 2301. Because the product is a byproduct of the rendering process, it is excluded from Chapter 2 (meat) and Chapter 15 (fats) and placed in Chapter 23, which covers residues and waste from the food industries.

Products Included

• Rendered meat residue (greaves)
• Inedible meat meal
• Tankage (animal byproduct)
• Dried cracklings (industrial grade)
• Meat and bone meal pellets

Common Misclassification

Greaves are sometimes misclassified under HS code 0210, which covers meat fit for human consumption that has been salted or dried. However, greaves are a byproduct of rendering and are generally not for human table use. They may also be confused with 1501 or 1502, which are the headings for the actual fats (lard or tallow) produced during the rendering process. It is important to distinguish the solid protein residue (2301.10) from the liquid or semi-solid fat (Chapter 15).

FAQ

What is the HS code for greaves?

The HS code for greaves is 2301.10, which covers meat meals and residues from rendering.

Are greaves used for human consumption?

While some forms of cracklings are eaten, the term "greaves" in HS 2301.10 typically refers to industrial or feed-grade residues resulting from the extraction of animal fats.