Chapter 02 is the HS classification system's "Meat and edible meat offal," covering all animal meat and edible offal suitable for human consumption, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted, and other preservation states. This chapter mainly includes beef, pork, mutton, horse meat, and other livestock meat, as well as corresponding edible offal. Within the chapter, tariff lines are subdivided by animal species and preservation method, making it one of the most important chapters in food trade. Heading 0206 specifically covers "Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen," i.e., animal offal that has not undergone further processing. This heading is further subdivided by animal species and type of offal (such as head, feet, tail, tongue, liver, heart, etc.). 020629 specifically refers to the frozen state of "other bovine offal," excluding bovine tongue, bovine liver, and other offal with separate listings. Code 020629 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "02" represent Chapter 2, "Meat and edible meat offal"; digits 3-4 "06" represent heading 0206, "Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies"; digits 5-6 "29" are the subheading, where "2" indicates the "other" category under bovine offal, and "9" is the specific sequence number, referring to frozen other bovine offal (such as bovine heart, bovine tripe, bovine kidney, etc., but excluding bovine tongue and bovine liver). This product is frozen bovine offal and does not belong to bovine tongue, bovine liver, or other offal with separate subheadings, so it is classified under 020629. If it were fresh or chilled, it should be classified under 020621 or 020622; if it were bovine tongue or bovine liver, it would be classified under 020621 and 020622 respectively; if it were offal of other animals, it would be classified under other subheadings under 0206.
Chapter
Chapter 02 is the HS classification system's "Meat and edible meat offal," covering all animal meat and edible offal suitable for human consumption, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted, and other preservation states. This chapter mainly includes beef, pork, mutton, horse meat, and other livestock meat, as well as corresponding edible offal. Within the chapter, tariff lines are subdivided by animal species and preservation method, making it one of the most important chapters in food trade.
Heading
Heading 0206 specifically covers "Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen," i.e., animal offal that has not undergone further processing. This heading is further subdivided by animal species and type of offal (such as head, feet, tail, tongue, liver, heart, etc.). 020629 specifically refers to the frozen state of "other bovine offal," excluding bovine tongue, bovine liver, and other offal with separate listings.
Digit Breakdown
Code 020629 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "02" represent Chapter 2, "Meat and edible meat offal"; digits 3-4 "06" represent heading 0206, "Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies"; digits 5-6 "29" are the subheading, where "2" indicates the "other" category under bovine offal, and "9" is the specific sequence number, referring to frozen other bovine offal (such as bovine heart, bovine tripe, bovine kidney, etc., but excluding bovine tongue and bovine liver).
Classification Basis
This product is frozen bovine offal and does not belong to bovine tongue, bovine liver, or other offal with separate subheadings, so it is classified under 020629. If it were fresh or chilled, it should be classified under 020621 or 020622; if it were bovine tongue or bovine liver, it would be classified under 020621 and 020622 respectively; if it were offal of other animals, it would be classified under other subheadings under 0206.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the specific name of the commodity, such as "frozen bovine heart," "frozen bovine tripe," etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Method of production or preservation: Indicate "frozen," and state whether other processing has been carried out (such as deboning, cutting, etc.). State: Describe the physical state of the offal, such as "whole set," "cut into pieces," "sliced," etc. Source animal: Specify "bovine," and indicate whether it has passed quarantine inspection. Brand type: Fill in "no brand," "domestic brand," or "foreign brand," and indicate the brand name (if any). Packaging specifications: Indicate the packaging method (such as carton, vacuum bag) and the weight or quantity per package. Production date: Fill in the specific production date or batch number to ensure traceability. Product name: frozen bovine heart; Method of production or preservation: frozen, not further processed; State: whole set, blood vessels removed; Source animal: bovine, passed quarantine inspection; Brand type: no brand; Packaging specifications: packed in cartons, 20 kg per carton; Production date: March 15, 2025. Incorrectly classifying frozen bovine liver under 020629, when it should actually be classified under 020622. Confusing frozen bovine offal with fresh bovine offal, leading to classification errors. Incomplete declaration elements, such as omitting brand type or production date.
Product name
Fill in the specific name of the commodity, such as "frozen bovine heart," "frozen bovine tripe," etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Vaguely filling in "frozen bovine offal" without specifying the part.
Method of production or preservation
Indicate "frozen," and state whether other processing has been carried out (such as deboning, cutting, etc.).
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in "chilled" or "fresh," leading to classification errors.
State
Describe the physical state of the offal, such as "whole set," "cut into pieces," "sliced," etc.
⚠️ Omitting the state description, affecting customs document review.
Source animal
Specify "bovine," and indicate whether it has passed quarantine inspection.
⚠️ Failing to indicate the animal species, or incorrectly writing it as another animal.
Brand type
Fill in "no brand," "domestic brand," or "foreign brand," and indicate the brand name (if any).
⚠️ Brand information inconsistent with the actual goods, or failure to declare truthfully.
Packaging specifications
Indicate the packaging method (such as carton, vacuum bag) and the weight or quantity per package.
Fill in the specific production date or batch number to ensure traceability.
⚠️ Incorrect date format or missing.
Example： Product name: frozen bovine heart; Method of production or preservation: frozen, not further processed; State: whole set, blood vessels removed; Source animal: bovine, passed quarantine inspection; Brand type: no brand; Packaging specifications: packed in cartons, 20 kg per carton; Production date: March 15, 2025.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying frozen bovine liver under 020629, when it should actually be classified under 020622.
Confusing frozen bovine offal with fresh bovine offal, leading to classification errors.
Incomplete declaration elements, such as omitting brand type or production date.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) the animal species is bovine; 2) the type of offal does not belong to bovine tongue, bovine liver, or other offal with separate subheadings; 3) the preservation state is frozen. Reference should also be made to the "Import and Export Tariff" and customs classification decisions to ensure compliance with heading texts and subheading notes. 020621 Frozen bovine tongues: 020621 specifically refers to frozen bovine tongues, while 020629 covers other frozen bovine offal; bovine tongue has a separate listing. 020622 Frozen bovine livers: 020622 specifically refers to frozen bovine livers; bovine liver also has a separate subheading and is not classified under 020629. 020610 Fresh or chilled bovine offal: 020610 is for fresh or chilled state, while 020629 is for frozen state; the preservation method is different. 020630 Fresh, chilled or frozen swine offal: 020630 is for swine offal; the animal species is different, and only bovine offal is classified under 0206. 050400 Animal intestines, bladders, stomachs: 050400 covers animal intestines, bladders, and stomachs, which, although offal, are used for non-edible or industrial purposes and are not classified as meat products. Confirm the animal species is bovine. Confirm the preservation state is frozen. Confirm the offal is not bovine tongue or bovine liver. Confirm no further processing has been carried out. Check customs classification decisions or advance rulings.
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) the animal species is bovine; 2) the type of offal does not belong to bovine tongue, bovine liver, or other offal with separate subheadings; 3) the preservation state is frozen. Reference should also be made to the "Import and Export Tariff" and customs classification decisions to ensure compliance with heading texts and subheading notes.
Confused Codes：
020621 - Frozen bovine tongues
020621 specifically refers to frozen bovine tongues, while 020629 covers other frozen bovine offal; bovine tongue has a separate listing.
020622 - Frozen bovine livers
020622 specifically refers to frozen bovine livers; bovine liver also has a separate subheading and is not classified under 020629.
020610 - Fresh or chilled bovine offal
020610 is for fresh or chilled state, while 020629 is for frozen state; the preservation method is different.
020630 - Fresh, chilled or frozen swine offal
020630 is for swine offal; the animal species is different, and only bovine offal is classified under 0206.
050400 - Animal intestines, bladders, stomachs
050400 covers animal intestines, bladders, and stomachs, which, although offal, are used for non-edible or industrial purposes and are not classified as meat products.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the animal species is bovine.
✓ Confirm the preservation state is frozen.
✓ Confirm the offal is not bovine tongue or bovine liver.
✓ Confirm no further processing has been carried out.
✓ Check customs classification decisions or advance rulings.
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should frozen bovine tripe be classified under? Frozen bovine tripe belongs to other bovine offal and should be classified under 020629. However, note that if the bovine tripe has undergone further processing (such as cooking or seasoning), it may be classified under Chapter 16. How do you distinguish between 020629 and 020622? 020622 specifically refers to frozen bovine liver, while 020629 covers other frozen bovine offal. If the product is bovine liver, it must be classified under 020622; if it is bovine heart, bovine tripe, etc., it is classified under 020629. What is the difference in codes between fresh bovine offal and frozen bovine offal? Fresh or chilled bovine offal is classified under 020610, while frozen bovine offal is classified under 020629. The preservation method is the key distinguishing point. How should the brand type be filled in during declaration? According to customs regulations, the brand type must be selected as "no brand," "domestic brand," or "foreign brand." If there is a brand, the brand name must be provided; if there is no brand, check "no brand." How can the tariff rate for 020629 be checked? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Import and Export Tariff" to check the latest tariff rate. Tariff rates may vary depending on trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors, so it is recommended to rely on official publications. What quarantine documents are required for importing frozen bovine offal? An official quarantine certificate from the exporting country, an import permit for animals and plants, etc., are required. For specific requirements, consult the local customs authority. If frozen bovine offal has been salted, can it still be classified under 020629? No. Salted bovine offal should be classified under 0210 (Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked). 020629 applies only to frozen offal that has not undergone other preservation treatments. What are the points to note when filling in the product name during customs declaration? The product name should be specific and clear, such as "frozen bovine heart," "frozen bovine tripe," and avoid vague names such as "frozen bovine offal." It must also be consistent with contracts, invoices, and other documents.
Q: Which HS code should frozen bovine tripe be classified under?
A: Frozen bovine tripe belongs to other bovine offal and should be classified under 020629. However, note that if the bovine tripe has undergone further processing (such as cooking or seasoning), it may be classified under Chapter 16.
Q: How do you distinguish between 020629 and 020622?
A: 020622 specifically refers to frozen bovine liver, while 020629 covers other frozen bovine offal. If the product is bovine liver, it must be classified under 020622; if it is bovine heart, bovine tripe, etc., it is classified under 020629.
Q: What is the difference in codes between fresh bovine offal and frozen bovine offal?
A: Fresh or chilled bovine offal is classified under 020610, while frozen bovine offal is classified under 020629. The preservation method is the key distinguishing point.
Q: How should the brand type be filled in during declaration?
A: According to customs regulations, the brand type must be selected as "no brand," "domestic brand," or "foreign brand." If there is a brand, the brand name must be provided; if there is no brand, check "no brand."
Q: How can the tariff rate for 020629 be checked?
A: You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Import and Export Tariff" to check the latest tariff rate. Tariff rates may vary depending on trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors, so it is recommended to rely on official publications.
Q: What quarantine documents are required for importing frozen bovine offal?
A: An official quarantine certificate from the exporting country, an import permit for animals and plants, etc., are required. For specific requirements, consult the local customs authority.
Q: If frozen bovine offal has been salted, can it still be classified under 020629?
A: No. Salted bovine offal should be classified under 0210 (Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked). 020629 applies only to frozen offal that has not undergone other preservation treatments.
Q: What are the points to note when filling in the product name during customs declaration?
A: The product name should be specific and clear, such as "frozen bovine heart," "frozen bovine tripe," and avoid vague names such as "frozen bovine offal." It must also be consistent with contracts, invoices, and other documents.
⚠️ 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.