Chapter 02 covers meat and edible offal, including fresh, chilled, and frozen meat and edible offal of various livestock, poultry, and game. This chapter is a sensitive chapter under key customs supervision, involving strict inspection, quarantine, and market access requirements. Within the chapter, tariff headings are divided by animal species, such as beef, pork, mutton, chicken, etc., and each heading is further subdivided by cut and state. Heading 0206 covers fresh, chilled, and frozen edible offal, mainly targeting parts such as the head, internal organs, feet, and tail of livestock including cattle, pigs, sheep, and horses. Under this heading, it is subdivided by animal species and type of offal, among which pig offal has multiple subheadings due to large trade volume, including pig neck, pig trotter, pig liver, pig kidney, etc. Other frozen pig offal refers to other edible pig internal organs not elsewhere specified. Code 020649 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 02 represent Chapter 02 meat and edible offal; digits 3-4, 06, represent heading 0206, namely edible offal; digits 5-6, 49, represent subheading 020649, where the 5th digit 4 indicates "other" and the 6th digit 9 further subdivides. Specifically, under 0206, pig offal has multiple subheadings: 020630 pig liver, 020641 pig tongue, 020642 pig liver (frozen), 020649 other frozen pig offal. Therefore, 020649 specifically refers to other frozen pig offal not listed in 020641 to 020648, such as pig heart, pig lung, pig intestine, pig stomach, etc. This product is other frozen pig offal. Since pig offal already has specifically listed names under 0206 (such as pig liver and pig tongue), and this product does not fall under those specifically listed names, it is classified under the "other" subheading 020649. At the same time, its state is frozen, which is different from fresh or chilled 020630, so it cannot be classified under other chapters or headings.
Chapter
Chapter 02 covers meat and edible offal, including fresh, chilled, and frozen meat and edible offal of various livestock, poultry, and game. This chapter is a sensitive chapter under key customs supervision, involving strict inspection, quarantine, and market access requirements. Within the chapter, tariff headings are divided by animal species, such as beef, pork, mutton, chicken, etc., and each heading is further subdivided by cut and state.
Heading
Heading 0206 covers fresh, chilled, and frozen edible offal, mainly targeting parts such as the head, internal organs, feet, and tail of livestock including cattle, pigs, sheep, and horses. Under this heading, it is subdivided by animal species and type of offal, among which pig offal has multiple subheadings due to large trade volume, including pig neck, pig trotter, pig liver, pig kidney, etc. Other frozen pig offal refers to other edible pig internal organs not elsewhere specified.
Digit Breakdown
Code 020649 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 02 represent Chapter 02 meat and edible offal; digits 3-4, 06, represent heading 0206, namely edible offal; digits 5-6, 49, represent subheading 020649, where the 5th digit 4 indicates "other" and the 6th digit 9 further subdivides. Specifically, under 0206, pig offal has multiple subheadings: 020630 pig liver, 020641 pig tongue, 020642 pig liver (frozen), 020649 other frozen pig offal. Therefore, 020649 specifically refers to other frozen pig offal not listed in 020641 to 020648, such as pig heart, pig lung, pig intestine, pig stomach, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is other frozen pig offal. Since pig offal already has specifically listed names under 0206 (such as pig liver and pig tongue), and this product does not fall under those specifically listed names, it is classified under the "other" subheading 020649. At the same time, its state is frozen, which is different from fresh or chilled 020630, so it cannot be classified under other chapters or headings.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the specific name of the product, such as "frozen pig heart", "frozen pig stomach", etc., and it must be consistent with the actual goods. Production or preservation method: Indicate "frozen", i.e., preserved by freezing, to distinguish it from fresh, chilled, or cooked. State: Describe the state of the goods, such as "whole set", "cut into pieces", "boneless", etc. Animal species: Clearly state pig, to avoid confusion with cattle or sheep offal. Brand type: Fill in "no brand", "domestic brand", or "foreign brand", and declare truthfully. Export preferential treatment status: If a preferential trade agreement is involved, fill in "export preferential treatment" or "no preferential treatment". Packaging specifications: Fill in the packaging method, such as "carton packaging, 10 kg per carton". Production date: Fill in the production date in the format of year-month-day. Product name: frozen pig heart; Production or preservation method: frozen; State: whole set, not cut into pieces; Animal species: pig; Brand type: no brand; Export preferential treatment status: no preferential treatment; Packaging specifications: carton packaging, 20 kg per carton; Production date: 2025-01-15. Mistakenly classifying frozen pig liver under 020649, when it should actually be classified under 020642. Failing to distinguish between frozen and fresh/chilled, resulting in incorrect classification under 020630. Incomplete declaration elements, such as missing brand type or production date.
Product name
Fill in the specific name of the product, such as "frozen pig heart", "frozen pig stomach", etc., and it must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Using general terms such as "pig offal" or "frozen pig by-products" without specifying the part.
Production or preservation method
Indicate "frozen", i.e., preserved by freezing, to distinguish it from fresh, chilled, or cooked.
⚠️ Filling in "frozen" when it is actually chilled, or mistakenly filling in "cooked".
State
Describe the state of the goods, such as "whole set", "cut into pieces", "boneless", etc.
⚠️ Failing to indicate whether it is boneless or cut into pieces, leading to classification disputes.
Animal species
Clearly state pig, to avoid confusion with cattle or sheep offal.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in "livestock offal" without specifying pig.
Brand type
Fill in "no brand", "domestic brand", or "foreign brand", and declare truthfully.
⚠️ False declaration of brand type, affecting customs statistics.
Export preferential treatment status
If a preferential trade agreement is involved, fill in "export preferential treatment" or "no preferential treatment".
⚠️ Ignoring this element, resulting in inability to enjoy tariff preferences.
Packaging specifications
Fill in the packaging method, such as "carton packaging, 10 kg per carton".
⚠️ Unclear description of packaging specifications, affecting inspection.
Production date
Fill in the production date in the format of year-month-day.
⚠️ Incorrect date format or failure to fill it in.
Example： Product name: frozen pig heart; Production or preservation method: frozen; State: whole set, not cut into pieces; Animal species: pig; Brand type: no brand; Export preferential treatment status: no preferential treatment; Packaging specifications: carton packaging, 20 kg per carton; Production date: 2025-01-15.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying frozen pig liver under 020649, when it should actually be classified under 020642.
Failing to distinguish between frozen and fresh/chilled, resulting in incorrect classification under 020630.
Incomplete declaration elements, such as missing brand type or production date.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: first confirm that the product is edible offal of pig; second confirm that the state is frozen; then check whether it belongs to specifically listed pig offal under 0206 (such as pig liver, pig tongue). If not, classify it under 020649. At the same time, note that if the offal has been cooked or further processed, it may be classified under Chapter 16. 020642 Frozen pig liver: 020642 specifically refers to frozen pig liver, while 020649 is other frozen pig offal and does not include liver. 020641 Frozen pig tongue: 020641 specifically refers to frozen pig tongue, and 020649 does not include tongue. 020630 Fresh or chilled pig offal: 020630 is in fresh or chilled state, while 020649 is in frozen state. 160241 Prepared products of pig meat and offal: 160241 is cooked or further processed pig offal products, while 020649 is unprocessed frozen offal. 050400 Animal intestines, bladders, stomachs: 050400 is whole or cut intestines, bladders, and stomachs, and even if frozen, they are not classified under 020649. Is it confirmed that the product is pig offal? Is it confirmed that the state is frozen? Does it belong to pig offal specifically listed under 0206? Has it been cooked or further processed? Does it belong to intestines, bladders, or stomachs under 050400?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: first confirm that the product is edible offal of pig; second confirm that the state is frozen; then check whether it belongs to specifically listed pig offal under 0206 (such as pig liver, pig tongue). If not, classify it under 020649. At the same time, note that if the offal has been cooked or further processed, it may be classified under Chapter 16.
Confused Codes：
020642 - Frozen pig liver
020642 specifically refers to frozen pig liver, while 020649 is other frozen pig offal and does not include liver.
020641 - Frozen pig tongue
020641 specifically refers to frozen pig tongue, and 020649 does not include tongue.
020630 - Fresh or chilled pig offal
020630 is in fresh or chilled state, while 020649 is in frozen state.
160241 - Prepared products of pig meat and offal
160241 is cooked or further processed pig offal products, while 020649 is unprocessed frozen offal.
050400 - Animal intestines, bladders, stomachs
050400 is whole or cut intestines, bladders, and stomachs, and even if frozen, they are not classified under 020649.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed that the product is pig offal?
✓ Is it confirmed that the state is frozen?
✓ Does it belong to pig offal specifically listed under 0206?
✓ Has it been cooked or further processed?
✓ Does it belong to intestines, bladders, or stomachs under 050400?
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should frozen pig heart be classified under? Frozen pig heart belongs to other frozen pig offal and should be classified under 020649. Because pig offal under 0206 already has specifically listed names (such as pig liver and pig tongue), and pig heart is not separately listed, it is classified under "other". What is the difference in classification between frozen pig stomach and frozen pig intestine? Frozen pig stomach (stomach) is usually classified under 020649 if whole or cut into pieces; however, if it is intestine, it may be classified under 050400, because intestines are animal intestines and even if frozen are not classified under 0206. It needs to be determined according to the specific part. How to distinguish between 020649 and 020642? 020642 specifically refers to frozen pig liver, and 020649 is other frozen pig offal. If the goods are pig liver, they must be classified under 020642; if they are pig heart, pig lung, etc., they are classified under 020649. What documents are required when declaring frozen pig offal? Usually, contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, health and quarantine certificates, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs, and it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance. How to check the tariff rate for 020649? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs tariff query tool, enter code 020649 to view the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, and VAT rate. Rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail. What inspection and quarantine procedures are required for importing frozen pig offal? An import animal and plant quarantine permit must be obtained, along with an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country. After the goods arrive at the port, they must undergo customs inspection and sampling testing, and can only be released after passing. What restrictions are there on selling frozen pig offal via cross-border e-commerce? Cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods must comply with the positive list. Frozen pig offal may not be on the list, and generally must be imported through general trade. It is recommended to consult the local customs. What are the consequences of mistakenly classifying frozen pig liver under 020649? It may lead to classification errors, affecting tariff collection and customs statistics. If discovered by customs, it may require document amendment, supplementary tax payment, or even penalties. It is recommended to declare truthfully to avoid risks.
Q: Which HS code should frozen pig heart be classified under?
A: Frozen pig heart belongs to other frozen pig offal and should be classified under 020649. Because pig offal under 0206 already has specifically listed names (such as pig liver and pig tongue), and pig heart is not separately listed, it is classified under "other".
Q: What is the difference in classification between frozen pig stomach and frozen pig intestine?
A: Frozen pig stomach (stomach) is usually classified under 020649 if whole or cut into pieces; however, if it is intestine, it may be classified under 050400, because intestines are animal intestines and even if frozen are not classified under 0206. It needs to be determined according to the specific part.
Q: How to distinguish between 020649 and 020642?
A: 020642 specifically refers to frozen pig liver, and 020649 is other frozen pig offal. If the goods are pig liver, they must be classified under 020642; if they are pig heart, pig lung, etc., they are classified under 020649.
Q: What documents are required when declaring frozen pig offal?
A: Usually, contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, health and quarantine certificates, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs, and it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 020649?
A: You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs tariff query tool, enter code 020649 to view the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, and VAT rate. Rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail.
Q: What inspection and quarantine procedures are required for importing frozen pig offal?
A: An import animal and plant quarantine permit must be obtained, along with an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country. After the goods arrive at the port, they must undergo customs inspection and sampling testing, and can only be released after passing.
Q: What restrictions are there on selling frozen pig offal via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods must comply with the positive list. Frozen pig offal may not be on the list, and generally must be imported through general trade. It is recommended to consult the local customs.
Q: What are the consequences of mistakenly classifying frozen pig liver under 020649?
A: It may lead to classification errors, affecting tariff collection and customs statistics. If discovered by customs, it may require document amendment, supplementary tax payment, or even penalties. It is recommended to declare truthfully to avoid 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.