HS Code for Rabbit meat

Rabbit meat is classified under HS code 0208.10. This code is part of Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0208 is designated for "Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen," serving as a category for animals that are not covered by the more specific headings 0201 through 0207 (which cover bovine, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry). Subheading 0208.10 is specifically dedicated to the meat of rabbits or hares. The classification applies regardless of whether the meat is presented as a whole carcass, cut into pieces (such as legs or saddles), or includes edible offal. The primary requirement for this classification is that the meat must be fresh, chilled, or frozen and must not have undergone any processing beyond basic butchery.

Products Included

• Fresh domestic rabbit carcasses
• Frozen rabbit legs and saddles
• Chilled hare meat
• Edible offal of rabbits or hares
• Wild rabbit meat for human consumption

Common Misclassification

Rabbit meat is sometimes misclassified under heading 0207, which covers poultry meat, due to its similar culinary use and white meat profile; however, 0207 is strictly for birds. Another common error involves processed products. If rabbit meat is seasoned, cooked, cured, or preserved (for example, in cans or as sausages), it must be classified under Chapter 16, specifically heading 1602. Additionally, if the rabbit is imported alive, it is classified under heading 0106 (Other live animals) rather than Chapter 2. Importers must also distinguish between meat for human consumption and meat unfit for human consumption, the latter of which may fall under heading 0511.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rabbit meat?

The HS code for fresh, chilled, or frozen rabbit or hare meat is 0208.10.

Does this code include frozen rabbit?

Yes, 0208.10 covers rabbit meat whether it is fresh, chilled, or frozen.