Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including animal meat in various preserved forms such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, and salted. This chapter involves animals such as bovine, swine, sheep, poultry, and game, but excludes fish and crustaceans (Chapter 03) and animal fats (Chapter 15). Goods under this chapter must meet sanitary and quarantine requirements and usually require official inspection and quarantine certificates. Heading 0206 covers edible offal of animals such as bovine, swine, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and mules, including heads, feet, tails, hearts, livers, kidneys, and tongues. These offals must be processed by fresh, chilled, or frozen methods, but exclude offals prepared into sausages or similar products (Chapter 16). This heading is further subdivided by animal species and offal type. Code 020622 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '02' represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4 '06' represent heading 0206 (edible offal of bovine, swine, sheep, etc.); digits 5-6 '22' represent subheading 020622, specifically frozen bovine livers. Digit 5 '2' indicates bovine offal, and digit 6 '2' indicates liver. The overall code clearly refers to frozen bovine livers. Frozen bovine livers are classified under 020622 because they are edible bovine offal and have been frozen. If fresh or chilled bovine livers, they should be classified under 020621; if livers of other animals (such as pig livers), they would be classified under 020630 or 020641, etc.; if processed into cooked food, they would be classified under 1602. Therefore, the frozen state and bovine origin are the key factors determining classification under this code.
Chapter
Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including animal meat in various preserved forms such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, and salted. This chapter involves animals such as bovine, swine, sheep, poultry, and game, but excludes fish and crustaceans (Chapter 03) and animal fats (Chapter 15). Goods under this chapter must meet sanitary and quarantine requirements and usually require official inspection and quarantine certificates.
Heading
Heading 0206 covers edible offal of animals such as bovine, swine, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and mules, including heads, feet, tails, hearts, livers, kidneys, and tongues. These offals must be processed by fresh, chilled, or frozen methods, but exclude offals prepared into sausages or similar products (Chapter 16). This heading is further subdivided by animal species and offal type.
Digit Breakdown
Code 020622 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '02' represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4 '06' represent heading 0206 (edible offal of bovine, swine, sheep, etc.); digits 5-6 '22' represent subheading 020622, specifically frozen bovine livers. Digit 5 '2' indicates bovine offal, and digit 6 '2' indicates liver. The overall code clearly refers to frozen bovine livers.
Classification Basis
Frozen bovine livers are classified under 020622 because they are edible bovine offal and have been frozen. If fresh or chilled bovine livers, they should be classified under 020621; if livers of other animals (such as pig livers), they would be classified under 020630 or 020641, etc.; if processed into cooked food, they would be classified under 1602. Therefore, the frozen state and bovine origin are the key factors determining classification under this code.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the product name, such as 'Frozen Bovine Liver', which must be consistent with the contract and invoice. Preparation or Preservation Method: Indicate 'Frozen' and state whether other processing has been applied, such as removal of fascia or cutting. State: Fill in 'with skin' or 'skinless', 'defatted', etc., describing the appearance state. Brand Type: Fill in 'No Brand', 'Domestic Brand', or 'Foreign Brand', and indicate the brand name. Packaging Specifications: Fill in the net weight per carton and packaging method, such as '10kg/carton, packed in cartons'. Origin: Fill in the country (region) of origin of the bovine liver, which must be consistent with the quarantine certificate. Production Date: Fill in the specific production date in the format YYYY-MM-DD. Inspection and Quarantine Certificate Number: Fill in the inspection and quarantine certificate number issued by the official authority to ensure traceability. Customs declaration item:
Product Name: Frozen Bovine Liver
Preparation or Preservation Method: Frozen
State: Skinless, defatted
Brand Type: No Brand
Packaging Specifications: 10kg/carton, packed in cartons
Origin: Australia
Production Date: 2025-01-15
Inspection and Quarantine Certificate Number: AU20250115-001
Remarks: This batch of bovine liver comes from registered plant number XXXX and complies with China's import meat inspection and quarantine requirements. Incorrectly declaring frozen bovine liver as fresh bovine liver, leading to incorrect classification under 020621. Failure to provide inspection and quarantine certificates or certificate information inconsistent with the declaration, which may result in rejection. Vague packaging specification descriptions, such as only writing 'carton packaging', affecting customs inspection.
Product Name
Fill in the product name, such as 'Frozen Bovine Liver', which must be consistent with the contract and invoice.
⚠️ Incorrectly writing 'Bovine Liver' without indicating the state, or writing 'Frozen Bovine Liver' when it is actually fresh liver.
Preparation or Preservation Method
Indicate 'Frozen' and state whether other processing has been applied, such as removal of fascia or cutting.
⚠️ Only writing 'Frozen' without stating whether it has been cooked or seasoned.
State
Fill in 'with skin' or 'skinless', 'defatted', etc., describing the appearance state.
⚠️ Ignoring the state description, causing customs to be unable to determine the degree of processing.
Brand Type
Fill in 'No Brand', 'Domestic Brand', or 'Foreign Brand', and indicate the brand name.
⚠️ Brand type contradicts brand name, such as filling 'No Brand' but having a specific brand.
Packaging Specifications
Fill in the net weight per carton and packaging method, such as '10kg/carton, packed in cartons'.
⚠️ Packaging specifications are unclear, such as only writing 'carton packaging'.
Origin
Fill in the country (region) of origin of the bovine liver, which must be consistent with the quarantine certificate.
⚠️ Confusing origin with exporting country, or filling in non-specific information.
Production Date
Fill in the specific production date in the format YYYY-MM-DD.
⚠️ Filling in a batch number instead of a date, or incorrect date format.
Inspection and Quarantine Certificate Number
Fill in the inspection and quarantine certificate number issued by the official authority to ensure traceability.
⚠️ Certificate number does not match the goods, or no certificate provided.
Example： Customs declaration item:
Product Name: Frozen Bovine Liver
Preparation or Preservation Method: Frozen
State: Skinless, defatted
Brand Type: No Brand
Packaging Specifications: 10kg/carton, packed in cartons
Origin: Australia
Production Date: 2025-01-15
Inspection and Quarantine Certificate Number: AU20250115-001
Remarks: This batch of bovine liver comes from registered plant number XXXX and complies with China's import meat inspection and quarantine requirements.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly declaring frozen bovine liver as fresh bovine liver, leading to incorrect classification under 020621.
Failure to provide inspection and quarantine certificates or certificate information inconsistent with the declaration, which may result in rejection.
Vague packaging specification descriptions, such as only writing 'carton packaging', affecting customs inspection.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) The product is bovine liver, which is edible bovine offal; 2) The preservation state is frozen, not fresh, chilled, dried, smoked, etc.; 3) It has not undergone further processing (such as seasoning or cooking). According to the notes to Chapter 02 of the Import and Export Tariff, frozen bovine liver should be classified under 020622. If fresh or chilled, classify under 020621; if liver of other animals, classify under the corresponding subheading. 020621 Fresh or chilled bovine livers: Different preservation state: 020621 is fresh or chilled, 020622 is frozen. Frozen requires a core temperature below -18°C. 020630 Fresh or chilled pig livers: Different animal species: 020630 is pig liver, 020622 is bovine liver. Pig liver is classified under 020630, bovine liver under 020622. 020641 Frozen pig livers: Different animal species: 020641 is frozen pig liver, 020622 is frozen bovine liver. Must be distinguished by animal species. 160250 Other prepared or preserved meat and offal of bovine animals: Different degree of processing: 160250 is cooked or seasoned and deeply processed, 020622 is simply frozen. Confirm the product is bovine liver, not liver of other animals. Confirm the preservation state is frozen, not fresh, chilled, or dried. Confirm it has not undergone further processing such as cooking or seasoning. Verify that the inspection and quarantine certificate is consistent with the declaration information. Confirm that declaration elements such as packaging specifications and brand are complete.
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) The product is bovine liver, which is edible bovine offal; 2) The preservation state is frozen, not fresh, chilled, dried, smoked, etc.; 3) It has not undergone further processing (such as seasoning or cooking). According to the notes to Chapter 02 of the Import and Export Tariff, frozen bovine liver should be classified under 020622. If fresh or chilled, classify under 020621; if liver of other animals, classify under the corresponding subheading.
Confused Codes：
020621 - Fresh or chilled bovine livers
Different preservation state: 020621 is fresh or chilled, 020622 is frozen. Frozen requires a core temperature below -18°C.
020630 - Fresh or chilled pig livers
Different animal species: 020630 is pig liver, 020622 is bovine liver. Pig liver is classified under 020630, bovine liver under 020622.
020641 - Frozen pig livers
Different animal species: 020641 is frozen pig liver, 020622 is frozen bovine liver. Must be distinguished by animal species.
160250 - Other prepared or preserved meat and offal of bovine animals
Different degree of processing: 160250 is cooked or seasoned and deeply processed, 020622 is simply frozen.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the product is bovine liver, not liver of other animals.
✓ Confirm the preservation state is frozen, not fresh, chilled, or dried.
✓ Confirm it has not undergone further processing such as cooking or seasoning.
✓ Verify that the inspection and quarantine certificate is consistent with the declaration information.
✓ Confirm that declaration elements such as packaging specifications and brand are complete.
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for frozen bovine liver? The HS code for frozen bovine liver is 020622. This code belongs to Chapter 02 meat and edible meat offal, heading 0206 edible offal, subheading 020622 specifically frozen bovine liver. When importing, an inspection and quarantine certificate is required, and elements such as product name and preservation method must be declared. How do you distinguish the codes for frozen bovine liver and fresh bovine liver? Fresh or chilled bovine liver is classified under 020621, and frozen bovine liver under 020622. The key difference is the preservation state: frozen requires a core temperature below -18°C, while chilled is 0-4°C. When declaring, the preparation or preservation method must be clearly stated and consistent with the actual goods. What declaration elements are required for importing frozen bovine liver? The main declaration elements include: product name, preparation or preservation method (frozen), state (skinless/defatted, etc.), brand type, packaging specifications, origin, production date, and inspection and quarantine certificate number. In addition, official quarantine certificates, certificates of origin, and other accompanying documents must be provided. Can frozen bovine liver be classified under other subheadings of 0206? No. Under 0206, it is subdivided by animal species and offal type, and bovine liver is specifically classified under 020622. If it is pig liver, it is classified under 020641, sheep liver under 020680, etc. When classifying, the subheading must be determined strictly according to animal species and offal part. If frozen bovine liver has been seasoned, which code should it be classified under? If frozen bovine liver has undergone deep processing such as seasoning or cooking, it is no longer classified under Chapter 02 but should be classified under Chapter 16, specifically 160250 (other prepared or preserved meat and offal of bovine animals). Classification depends on the degree of processing; simply frozen still falls under 020622. How can the tariff rate for imported frozen bovine liver be checked? The tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The latest rate can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, HS code inquiry platforms, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration. What are common errors when declaring frozen bovine liver? Common errors include: mistakenly declaring frozen as fresh, leading to incorrect coding; failure to provide inspection and quarantine certificates; unclear packaging specification descriptions; contradiction between brand type and brand name; incorrect production date format. These errors may lead to rejection or inspection delays. What should be noted when selling frozen bovine liver through cross-border e-commerce? Selling frozen bovine liver through cross-border e-commerce requires ensuring compliance with China's import meat inspection and quarantine requirements and obtaining relevant licenses. At the same time, HS code 020622 must be accurately declared, complete declaration elements provided, and attention paid to shelf life and storage conditions. It is recommended to cooperate with professional customs brokers to avoid compliance risks.
Q: What is the HS code for frozen bovine liver?
A: The HS code for frozen bovine liver is 020622. This code belongs to Chapter 02 meat and edible meat offal, heading 0206 edible offal, subheading 020622 specifically frozen bovine liver. When importing, an inspection and quarantine certificate is required, and elements such as product name and preservation method must be declared.
Q: How do you distinguish the codes for frozen bovine liver and fresh bovine liver?
A: Fresh or chilled bovine liver is classified under 020621, and frozen bovine liver under 020622. The key difference is the preservation state: frozen requires a core temperature below -18°C, while chilled is 0-4°C. When declaring, the preparation or preservation method must be clearly stated and consistent with the actual goods.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing frozen bovine liver?
A: The main declaration elements include: product name, preparation or preservation method (frozen), state (skinless/defatted, etc.), brand type, packaging specifications, origin, production date, and inspection and quarantine certificate number. In addition, official quarantine certificates, certificates of origin, and other accompanying documents must be provided.
Q: Can frozen bovine liver be classified under other subheadings of 0206?
A: No. Under 0206, it is subdivided by animal species and offal type, and bovine liver is specifically classified under 020622. If it is pig liver, it is classified under 020641, sheep liver under 020680, etc. When classifying, the subheading must be determined strictly according to animal species and offal part.
Q: If frozen bovine liver has been seasoned, which code should it be classified under?
A: If frozen bovine liver has undergone deep processing such as seasoning or cooking, it is no longer classified under Chapter 02 but should be classified under Chapter 16, specifically 160250 (other prepared or preserved meat and offal of bovine animals). Classification depends on the degree of processing; simply frozen still falls under 020622.
Q: How can the tariff rate for imported frozen bovine liver be checked?
A: The tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The latest rate can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, HS code inquiry platforms, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration.
Q: What are common errors when declaring frozen bovine liver?
A: Common errors include: mistakenly declaring frozen as fresh, leading to incorrect coding; failure to provide inspection and quarantine certificates; unclear packaging specification descriptions; contradiction between brand type and brand name; incorrect production date format. These errors may lead to rejection or inspection delays.
Q: What should be noted when selling frozen bovine liver through cross-border e-commerce?
A: Selling frozen bovine liver through cross-border e-commerce requires ensuring compliance with China's import meat inspection and quarantine requirements and obtaining relevant licenses. At the same time, HS code 020622 must be accurately declared, complete declaration elements provided, and attention paid to shelf life and storage conditions. It is recommended to cooperate with professional customs brokers to avoid compliance risks.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.