Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including meat in various processed states such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, and salted. This chapter is divided by animal species, such as bovine, swine, sheep, poultry, etc., and is one of the most important chapters in food trade. The chapter notes clarify which products should be classified under this chapter and the principles for distinguishing them from other chapters (such as Chapter 16 preparations). Heading 0207 specifically covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls). This heading is further subdivided by poultry species and cut state, with chicken products having the largest trade volume. Fresh or chilled and frozen states are listed under different subheadings within this heading, reflecting the impact of cold chain status on classification. Code 020713 is a six-digit subheading: the first two digits 02 represent Chapter 02 'Meat and edible meat offal'; digits 3-4, 07, represent the heading 'Fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible meat offal of poultry'; digits 5-6, 13, represent the subheading 'Fresh or chilled cuts and offal of chicken'. Among these, '13' under 0207 specifically refers to fresh or chilled cuts and offal of chicken, distinguishing it from whole chickens (020711) and frozen chicken cuts (020714). This product is fresh or chilled chicken cuts and chicken offal, has not undergone freezing treatment, and consists of cut parts or internal organs of chicken; therefore, it is classified under 020713. If it were a whole chicken, it would be classified under 020711; if frozen, under 020714; if cooked or further processed, under Chapter 16.

Product Name: Fill in the specific product name, such as 'fresh chicken cuts' or 'chilled chicken offal', and it must be consistent with the contract and invoice. State: Indicate 'fresh' or 'chilled'; for chilled, temperature conditions such as 0-4°C must be provided. Part: Specify in detail whether it is chicken cuts or chicken offal. For chicken cuts, the specific part must be indicated (such as leg, wing, breast); for chicken offal, the type must be indicated (such as heart, liver, gizzard). Processing Method: Describe processing such as cutting, deboning, and trimming, such as 'cut and deboned' or 'bone-in cuts'. Packaging Specifications: Fill in the packaging form and weight, such as 'vacuum-packed, 2 kg per bag'. Brand: If there is a brand, it must be declared; if there is no brand, fill in 'none'. Production Date: Fill in the specific production date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Shelf Life: Indicate the shelf life in days or the expiration date. Product Name: Fresh chicken cuts (bone-in chicken leg meat); State: Chilled (0-4°C); Part: Bone-in chicken leg cuts; Processing Method: Cut, trimmed, not deboned; Packaging Specifications: Vacuum-packed, 2 kg per bag, 6 bags per carton; Brand: XX; Production Date: 2025-03-01; Shelf Life: 7 days. Mistakenly classifying frozen chicken cuts under 020713, when they should actually be 020714. Chicken offal not specifying the particular type, such as heart, liver, gizzard, resulting in ambiguous classification. Chilled temperature not provided, making it impossible to prove compliance with the definition of fresh or chilled.

The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and customs classification regulations. First determine whether the product belongs to Chapter 02, then determine heading 0207, and finally classify it under the subheading according to state (fresh/chilled/frozen) and part (whole/cuts/offal). Fresh or chilled chicken cuts and chicken offal must satisfy the conditions of not being frozen, having undergone cutting or offal processing, and not having undergone deep processing such as cooking. 020711 Fresh or chilled whole chickens: 020711 is whole chickens, not cut; 020713 is cut chicken pieces or offal. 020714 Frozen chicken cuts and chicken offal: 020714 is in a frozen state, with a core temperature below -18°C; 020713 is in a fresh or chilled state. 020712 Frozen whole chickens: 020712 is frozen whole chickens; 020713 is fresh/chilled cut chicken pieces or offal. 160232 Prepared chicken meat products: 160232 is cooked, seasoned, or otherwise further processed chicken products; 020713 is fresh/chilled chicken cuts and offal that have not undergone further processing. 050400 Animal intestines, bladders, stomachs: 050400 is unprocessed or simply treated intestines, stomachs, etc., usually for non-food use; the chicken offal under 020713 is edible offal. Confirm that the product state is fresh or chilled, not frozen. Confirm that the product is cut chicken pieces or edible offal, not whole. Confirm that it has not undergone deep processing such as cooking or seasoning. Check whether the part description is specific, such as leg, wing, breast, heart, liver, gizzard. Check whether packaging and labels meet food safety requirements.

How can one determine whether chicken cuts are fresh/chilled or frozen? Fresh or chilled means the product's core temperature is maintained at 0-4°C (chilled) or has not been frozen (fresh); frozen requires a core temperature below -18°C. When declaring, temperature records or cold chain certificates must be provided, and customs may inspect the condition of the goods. Which parts are specifically included in chicken offal? Chicken offal usually includes edible internal organs such as heart, liver, gizzard, and intestines, but note that intestines may be classified under 050400. The chicken offal under 020713 should be edible offal and must not have undergone further processing. Are the tariff rates for 020713 and 020714 different? Tariff rates may differ; the latest Import and Export Tariff should be consulted for specifics. Generally speaking, the tariff rates for fresh or chilled products and frozen products may vary due to trade policy, and it is recommended to confirm through the General Administration of Customs or professional tariff query tools. What are the consequences of not declaring the brand during customs declaration? Failure to declare the brand may cause customs to question the intellectual property status; if infringement is involved, it may result in detention of goods, fines, or even criminal liability. It is recommended to declare truthfully, and fill in 'none' if there is no brand. Fresh chicken cuts can be classified under 020713, but what about seasoned chicken cuts? If seasoned chicken cuts have been cooked or deeply seasoned, they are usually classified under Chapter 16 (such as 160232). 020713 applies only to unseasoned fresh or chilled chicken cuts. What inspection and quarantine certificates are required for importing fresh chicken cuts? Official quarantine certificates from the exporting country, certificates of origin, health certificates, etc. are required, and they must comply with China's access requirements. For specifics, consult the General Administration of Customs' List of Countries or Regions Meeting the Assessment and Review Requirements for Meat Products Exported to China. Does 020713 apply to fresh chicken cuts sold through cross-border e-commerce? Cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods are usually supervised as personal-use items, but if imported in the form of goods, they still need to be classified according to the HS code. Fresh chicken cuts may not be able to be imported through cross-border e-commerce channels due to quarantine restrictions, so the policy should be confirmed in advance. If the chicken cuts are deboned, will the code change? Deboning does not affect classification under 020713, as long as the state is fresh or chilled and it is chicken cuts. However, if after deboning they undergo further processing (such as recombination or seasoning), they may be classified under other codes.