Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted and other types of meat. The core of this chapter is the edible parts of slaughtered animals, mainly involving cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, etc. Within the chapter, it is subdivided by animal species and degree of processing, but excludes live animals (Chapter 01) and meat products (Chapter 16). Heading 0201 specifically refers to fresh or chilled beef, including whole carcasses, half-carcasses, bone-in and boneless meat. Its core characteristic is that it has not been frozen and has only undergone preservation treatment, distinguishing it from frozen beef in 0202. Under this heading, it is subdivided by the degree of carcass cutting and cuts, covering the full range from whole carcasses to finely cut meat. Code 020110 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '02' represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4 '01' represent heading 0201 (fresh or chilled beef); digits 5-6 '10' represent subheading 020110, namely whole and half-carcass beef. The 5th digit '1' indicates carcass category, and the 6th digit '0' indicates no further subdivision. Overall logic: chapter -> heading -> subheading, progressively defining the scope of goods. This commodity is fresh or chilled whole and half-carcass beef, which meets the definition of heading 0201 'fresh or chilled beef,' and subheading 020110 explicitly includes whole and half carcasses. If frozen, it would be classified under 0202; if cut meat, under 020120-020130; if other bone-in cuts, under 020120. Therefore, a complete carcass or half-carcass that is not frozen is the key to classification under 020110.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'fresh whole beef carcass' or 'chilled half beef carcass,' and it must be consistent with the contract. Production or Preservation Method: Indicate 'fresh' or 'chilled'; for chilled, the temperature range must be stated (e.g., 0-4°C). State: State whether it is a whole carcass or half carcass, whether bone-in or boneless, etc. Cut: If it is a half carcass, the specific cut must be stated (e.g., bone-in forequarter). Brand Type: Fill in 'no brand,' 'domestic brand,' or 'foreign brand' for statistical purposes. Export Preference Status: If exporting to a free trade agreement country, declare whether preferential tariff treatment is claimed. Production Date: The date of slaughter or packaging, ensuring it is within the shelf life. Shelf Life: The edible period under specific storage conditions. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Fresh whole beef carcass Production or Preservation Method: Fresh State: Whole carcass, bone-in Cut: Whole carcass Brand Type: No brand Export Preference Status: No preference Production Date: 2025-03-01 Shelf Life: 7 days (0-4°C chilled) Specification: About 200 kg per carcass Remarks: None Mistakenly declaring chilled beef as frozen, resulting in classification under 0202 instead of 0201. Failing to distinguish whole/half carcasses from cut meat, incorrectly classifying under 020120 or 020130. Ignoring the storage temperature description, causing ambiguity between fresh and chilled and raising doubts.

The core of classification is to confirm that the commodity is fresh or chilled beef and that its form is a whole or half carcass. Fresh meat refers to meat that has not been frozen after slaughter, while chilled refers to storage at around 0°C. Whole carcass refers to a complete carcass, and half carcass refers to a carcass split along the midline of the spine. If frozen, it is classified under 0202; if cut into bone-in or boneless meat pieces, under 020120 or 020130. In addition, meat products of Chapter 16 must be excluded. 020120 Fresh or chilled bone-in beef: 020120 refers to bone-in cut meat other than whole/half carcasses, such as bone-in leg meat; 020110 is limited to whole or half carcasses. 020130 Fresh or chilled boneless beef: 020130 is boneless cut meat, with no bone; 020110 allows bone-in and is a whole/half carcass. 020210 Frozen whole and half beef carcasses: 020210 is in frozen state, while 020110 is fresh or chilled; the preservation method is different. 020230 Frozen boneless beef: 020230 is frozen boneless meat, while 020110 is fresh/chilled and bone-in whole/half carcass. 020610 Fresh or chilled edible bovine offal: 020610 is bovine offal, such as heart and liver; 020110 is beef carcass. Is it clearly fresh or chilled? Is it a whole carcass or half carcass? Is it bone-in? Has it been cut? Is freezing excluded?

How do you distinguish fresh beef from chilled beef? Fresh beef refers to meat that has not undergone cooling treatment after slaughter and remains at room temperature; chilled beef refers to meat stored at 0-4°C. Both are classified under 0201, but the preservation method must be stated at declaration. If frozen, it is classified under 0202. What is the difference between whole beef carcass and half beef carcass at declaration? A whole carcass is a complete carcass, and a half carcass is a carcass split along the spine. At declaration, this must be clearly stated in the 'State' field. Both are classified under 020110, but for a half carcass the specific cut may need to be stated (such as forequarter or hindquarter). What is the main difference between 020110 and 020120? 020110 is limited to whole or half carcasses, while 020120 is bone-in cut meat. If a half carcass is further cut into bone-in leg meat, it is classified under 020120. The key is whether the basic carcass form is maintained. What quarantine approvals are required for imported fresh beef? An Import Animal and Plant Quarantine License must be obtained, the exporting country must be registered in China, and an official veterinary sanitary certificate must be provided. For specific procedures, consult customs; for tariff rates, refer to the latest tariff schedule. Can fresh beef sold via cross-border e-commerce be classified under 020110? Yes, but note that fresh beef has a short shelf life and cross-border logistics require a cold chain. At classification, declare according to the actual state; if frozen, classify under 0202. Retail packaging does not affect classification, but e-commerce regulatory requirements must be met. How should the brand type be filled in at declaration? If there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'; for a domestic brand, fill in 'domestic brand'; for a foreign brand, fill in 'foreign brand.' Brand type affects statistics but does not change classification. It must be consistent with trademark registration status. How can the export tax rebate for 020110 be checked? The export tax rebate rate must be checked according to the tariff schedule for the current year, through the General Administration of Customs or the State Taxation Administration website. Rates may be adjusted, so it is recommended to verify the latest policy before declaration or consult a professional customs broker. What are the consequences of mistakenly declaring frozen beef as 020110? It may lead to classification errors, affecting tariff collection and trade statistics. Customs may require tax supplementation, impose fines, or even affect enterprise credit. It is recommended to declare truthfully and, if necessary, apply for advance classification.