HS Code for Meat flour

Meat flour is classified under HS code 230110 because it represents a product derived from the rendering process of animal tissues that is primarily intended for use in animal feed rather than human consumption. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products of animal origin that have been processed into flours or meals and are no longer suitable for human food are directed to Chapter 23. This chapter specifically encompasses residues and waste from the food industries. The classification 230110 covers flours, meals, and pellets of meat or meat offal that are typically high in protein and used as a nutritional supplement in livestock or pet food. The manufacturing process involves heating, drying, and grinding animal by-products, which distinguishes it from fresh or simply preserved meat found in Chapter 2. The inclusion of 'greaves'—the protein-rich residue left after rendering animal fat—further solidifies its placement in this category as a byproduct of the rendering industry.

Products Included

• Meat meal for livestock feed
• Bone meal containing meat residues
• Rendered poultry meal
• Dried meat pellets for animal consumption
• Greaves (residue from fat rendering)

Common Misclassification

Meat flour is frequently confused with products in Chapter 2, specifically HS code 0210. While 0210 covers meat and edible meat offal that has been salted, dried, or smoked, it is strictly reserved for products fit for human consumption. If the meat flour is intended for animal feed or is a byproduct of rendering, it must stay in 230110. Additionally, pure bone meal without meat content may be classified under 050690, which covers bones and horn-cores, unworked or simply prepared.

FAQ

What is the HS code for meat flour?

The HS code for meat flour, specifically flours and meals of meat or meat offal unfit for human consumption, is 230110.

Is meat flour the same as dehydrated meat for human snacks?

No, dehydrated meat for human consumption, such as jerky or meat powder used in soups, is classified under Chapter 2 or Chapter 16, depending on the level of preparation. HS code 230110 is strictly for non-edible animal feed products.