HS Code for Smoked turtle meat

Smoked turtle meat is classified under HS code 0210.93. This classification is found within Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0210 is specifically designated for meat and edible meat offal that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. The subheading 0210.93 is the specific category for reptiles, which includes both snakes and turtles. The classification is determined by the preservation state of the meat at the time of customs entry. Because the meat has undergone a smoking process, it is removed from the fresh or frozen categories of heading 0208 and placed into 0210. This code applies to various species of turtles, provided the meat is intended for human consumption and has been preserved primarily through smoking, salting, or drying. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the meat is bone-in or boneless, or if it has been sliced into strips or fillets, as long as no further culinary preparation (like cooking in a sauce or canning) has occurred.

Products Included

• Smoked sea turtle meat
• Dried snapping turtle strips
• Salted turtle meat fillets
• Smoked softshell turtle meat
• Cured turtle meat offal

Common Misclassification

Smoked turtle meat is often confused with HS code 0208.50, which covers fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of reptiles. The distinction lies entirely in the preservation method; once the meat is smoked or salted, it must move to 0210.93. Another common misclassification is HS code 1602.90, which covers other prepared or preserved meat. If the turtle meat is part of a prepared soup or is canned, it belongs in Chapter 16 or 21 rather than Chapter 2.

FAQ

What is the HS code for smoked turtle meat?

The HS code for smoked turtle meat is 0210.93, which covers meat of reptiles that has been salted, dried, or smoked.

Is turtle soup classified under this HS code?

No, turtle soup is typically classified under HS code 2104.10 as a soup or broth, or under 1602.90 if it is a prepared meat product.