HS Code: 020630
Fresh or chilled pig offal
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📋 Code Structure

Chapter
Chapter 02 covers meat and edible offal, including animal meat in fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted and other preserved forms. The main animal species include bovine, swine, sheep, goat, horse, donkey, mule, poultry, rabbit, game, etc. This chapter does not include live animals (Chapter 01), animal fats (Chapter 15), prepared meat products (Chapter 16), or animal intestines, bladders, and stomachs (Chapter 05). The core classification principle is to determine the heading based on animal species, part, and preservation state.
Heading
Heading 0206 covers fresh or chilled edible offal, limited to offal of bovine, swine, sheep, goat, horse, donkey, and mule. Offal generally refers to parts such as head, feet, tail, heart, liver, kidney, lung, intestine, stomach, etc., but heading 0206 explicitly includes head, feet, tail, heart, liver, kidney, lung, intestine, stomach, etc., but does not include animal intestines, bladders, and stomachs (these are classified under 0504). Goods under this heading must be in fresh or chilled state; frozen ones are classified under 0207.
Digit Breakdown
Code 020630 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '02' represent Chapter 02: Meat and edible offal. Digits 3-4 '06' represent heading 0206: Fresh or chilled edible offal of bovine, swine, sheep, goat, horse, donkey, and mule. Digits 5-6 '30' represent subheading 020630: Fresh or chilled swine offal. Here '30' is the specific subheading code for swine offal, distinguished from offal of other animals (such as 020610 bovine offal, 020620 sheep offal, etc.). Therefore, 020630 precisely refers to fresh or chilled edible swine offal, excluding frozen swine offal (classified under 020641 or 020649).
Classification Basis
This commodity is fresh or chilled swine offal, which conforms to the description of heading 0206, and subheading 020630 is explicitly for swine offal. When classifying, note: 1) The animal species must be swine; 2) The preservation state must be fresh or chilled; frozen ones are classified under 0207; 3) The scope of offal does not include intestines, bladders, and stomachs (classified under 0504). Therefore, it is correctly classified under 020630.

📝 Declaration Elements

Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as pig heart, pig liver, pig trotters, etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as 'pig offal' without specifying the part.
Production or Preservation Method
Indicate 'fresh' or 'chilled'; for chilled, specify the temperature range.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as 'frozen', leading to classification errors.
Offal Part
Specify in detail which organ or part it is, such as heart, liver, kidney, trotters, etc.
⚠️ Declaring intestines and stomachs as offal, which should actually be classified under 0504.
Animal Species
Clearly specify swine, which must correspond to the Latin scientific name.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as other animals, such as bovine or sheep.
Packaging Specifications
Describe the packaging method (e.g., plastic bags, cartons) and the weight per package.
⚠️ Omitting packaging information, affecting inspection.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual goods.
Production Date
Declare the production date in the format of year-month-day.
⚠️ Incorrect date format or missing.
Shelf Life
Declare the shelf life or best-before date.
⚠️ Not declared or logically contradictory with the production date.
Example:
Customs declaration example: Product Name: Fresh pig heart HS Code: 02063000 Production or Preservation Method: Fresh Offal Part: Heart Animal Species: Swine Packaging Specifications: 10 kg/carton, plastic bag packaging Brand: XX Production Date: 2025-01-01 Shelf Life: 7 days Quantity: 1000 kg Country of Origin: China Remarks: None
Common Mistakes:

🎯 Classification Logic

Basis
Core classification basis: 1) The animal species must be swine; 2) The preservation state must be fresh or chilled; 3) The commodity must be edible offal, excluding intestines, bladders, and stomachs (classified under 0504); 4) It must be distinguished from offal of other animals (such as bovine, sheep). Referring to the Import and Export Tariff and customs classification decisions, fresh or chilled swine offal should be classified under 020630. If frozen, it should be classified under 020641 (frozen pig liver) or 020649 (other frozen swine offal).
Confused Codes:
020641 - Frozen pig liver
Preservation state is frozen, not fresh or chilled.
020649 - Other frozen swine offal
Frozen state, and does not include liver.
050400 - Animal intestines, bladders, stomachs
Intestines, bladders, and stomachs are classified under 0504, even if fresh or chilled, they are not classified under 0206.
020610 - Fresh or chilled bovine offal
Animal species is bovine, not swine.
02063000 - Fresh or chilled swine offal
Consistent with the current code; note to distinguish from other animals.
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❓ FAQ

Q: What is the difference in HS codes between fresh pig liver and frozen pig liver?
A: Fresh pig liver is classified under 020630 (fresh or chilled swine offal), while frozen pig liver is classified under 020641 (frozen pig liver). The key difference lies in the preservation state; fresh or chilled and frozen are classified differently, so be sure to declare according to the actual state of the goods.
Q: Which HS code should pig intestines and pig stomachs be classified under?
A: Pig intestines and pig stomachs belong to animal intestines, bladders, and stomachs and should be classified under 050400, not 020630. Even if they are fresh or chilled, they are not within the scope of offal under 0206.
Q: How to determine whether swine offal is fresh or chilled?
A: Fresh means not subjected to chilling treatment, maintained at room temperature; chilled means stored at around 0°C. When declaring, fill in according to the actual temperature state; for chilled, specify the specific temperature range.
Q: Does 020630 include pig trotters?
A: Yes, pig trotters belong to swine offal; fresh or chilled pig trotters should be classified under 020630. However, note that if pig trotters have been processed (such as cooked or smoked), they are classified under Chapter 16.
Q: What documents are required when declaring 020630?
A: Typically, contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, health and quarantine certificates, etc. are required. Specific document requirements may vary by customs and trade mode; it is recommended to consult a customs broker or customs in advance.
Q: If swine offal is frozen, which code should it be classified under?
A: Frozen swine offal is classified under the frozen subheadings of 0206: pig liver under 020641, other swine offal under 020649. Note that 020630 only applies to fresh or chilled state.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 020630?
A: Tariff rates change according to national policies, trade agreements, etc. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: What inspection and quarantine procedures are required for importing swine offal?
A: Importing swine offal requires animal and plant quarantine approval, obtaining the 'Import Animal and Plant Quarantine Permit', and providing the official quarantine certificate from the exporting country. Upon entry, the goods must undergo customs inspection and sampling testing, and can only be released after passing.
⚠️ 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.