Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted, and other types of animal meat. This chapter is divided into headings by animal species, such as bovine, swine, sheep, poultry, etc. The chapter notes clarify the scope of processing; for example, meat that has undergone only simple processing remains classified in this chapter. Heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls, etc. This heading is further subdivided by poultry species and degree of processing. Fresh or chilled whole turkeys fall under this heading. Code 020724 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 02 represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 0207 (meat and offal of poultry); digits 5-6, 24, represent subheading 020724, specifically fresh or chilled whole turkeys. The 5th digit 2 indicates fresh or chilled, and the 6th digit 4 indicates turkeys. This product is a fresh or chilled whole turkey that has not undergone other processing, which conforms to the description of heading 0207. Subheading 020724 explicitly lists fresh or chilled whole turkeys, so it is classified under this code rather than under codes for other poultry or frozen turkeys.
Chapter
Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted, and other types of animal meat. This chapter is divided into headings by animal species, such as bovine, swine, sheep, poultry, etc. The chapter notes clarify the scope of processing; for example, meat that has undergone only simple processing remains classified in this chapter.
Heading
Heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls, etc. This heading is further subdivided by poultry species and degree of processing. Fresh or chilled whole turkeys fall under this heading.
Digit Breakdown
Code 020724 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 02 represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 0207 (meat and offal of poultry); digits 5-6, 24, represent subheading 020724, specifically fresh or chilled whole turkeys. The 5th digit 2 indicates fresh or chilled, and the 6th digit 4 indicates turkeys.
Classification Basis
This product is a fresh or chilled whole turkey that has not undergone other processing, which conforms to the description of heading 0207. Subheading 020724 explicitly lists fresh or chilled whole turkeys, so it is classified under this code rather than under codes for other poultry or frozen turkeys.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared product, which should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as 'fresh whole turkey' or 'chilled whole turkey'. Method of Production or Preservation: Indicate the processing state of the product, such as fresh, chilled, frozen, etc., which must correspond to the HS code. State: Indicate whether it is whole or cut, such as 'whole'. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'none'. Specifications: Such as weight, grade, etc., for example, '5-7 kg per bird'. Origin: The country or region of origin of the animal, which affects tariffs and quarantine. Packaging Specifications: Packaging method and quantity per package, such as 'carton-packed, 2 birds per carton'. Product Name: Fresh whole turkey; Method of Production or Preservation: Fresh; State: Whole; Brand: None; Specifications: 6-8 kg per bird; Origin: United States; Packaging Specifications: Carton-packed, 2 birds per carton. Misreporting chilled as frozen, resulting in incorrect coding. Failure to indicate 'whole', which may lead to classification under cut meat codes. False declaration of origin, which may trigger quarantine risks.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared product, which should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as 'fresh whole turkey' or 'chilled whole turkey'.
⚠️ Writing only 'turkey' without indicating whole or fresh/chilled status.
Method of Production or Preservation
Indicate the processing state of the product, such as fresh, chilled, frozen, etc., which must correspond to the HS code.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing 'frozen' when it is actually chilled.
State
Indicate whether it is whole or cut, such as 'whole'.
⚠️ Omitting 'whole', leading to classification errors.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'none'.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with actual packaging.
Specifications
Such as weight, grade, etc., for example, '5-7 kg per bird'.
⚠️ Unclear specification description.
Origin
The country or region of origin of the animal, which affects tariffs and quarantine.
⚠️ Incorrect declaration of origin leading to quarantine issues.
Packaging Specifications
Packaging method and quantity per package, such as 'carton-packed, 2 birds per carton'.
⚠️ Missing packaging information.
Example： Product Name: Fresh whole turkey; Method of Production or Preservation: Fresh; State: Whole; Brand: None; Specifications: 6-8 kg per bird; Origin: United States; Packaging Specifications: Carton-packed, 2 birds per carton.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting chilled as frozen, resulting in incorrect coding.
Failure to indicate 'whole', which may lead to classification under cut meat codes.
False declaration of origin, which may trigger quarantine risks.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: The product is a fresh or chilled whole turkey that has not undergone other processing. Heading 0207 explicitly includes fresh, chilled, frozen meat of poultry. Subheading 020724 specifically lists fresh or chilled whole turkeys, so it is directly classified there. 020725 Frozen whole turkeys: Different degree of processing: 020725 is frozen, while 020724 is fresh or chilled. 020726 Fresh or chilled turkey cuts and offal: 020726 is cuts and offal, while 020724 is whole. 020727 Frozen turkey cuts and offal: 020727 is frozen cuts and offal, differing from 020724 in both state and degree of processing. 020735 Fresh or chilled whole ducks, geese, and guinea fowls: Different poultry species: 020735 is ducks, geese, and guinea fowls, while 020724 is turkeys. Is it clearly a whole turkey? Is the method of production fresh or chilled? Have other poultry species been excluded? Has it not undergone other processing? Has the subheading structure been verified?
Basis
Core basis for classification: The product is a fresh or chilled whole turkey that has not undergone other processing. Heading 0207 explicitly includes fresh, chilled, frozen meat of poultry. Subheading 020724 specifically lists fresh or chilled whole turkeys, so it is directly classified there.
Confused Codes：
020725 - Frozen whole turkeys
Different degree of processing: 020725 is frozen, while 020724 is fresh or chilled.
020726 - Fresh or chilled turkey cuts and offal
020726 is cuts and offal, while 020724 is whole.
020727 - Frozen turkey cuts and offal
020727 is frozen cuts and offal, differing from 020724 in both state and degree of processing.
020735 - Fresh or chilled whole ducks, geese, and guinea fowls
Different poultry species: 020735 is ducks, geese, and guinea fowls, while 020724 is turkeys.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly a whole turkey?
✓ Is the method of production fresh or chilled?
✓ Have other poultry species been excluded?
✓ Has it not undergone other processing?
✓ Has the subheading structure been verified?
❓ FAQ
How do I look up the HS code for fresh or chilled whole turkeys? First determine that the product is poultry meat, then search under heading 0207 based on the degree of processing (fresh/chilled/frozen) and part (whole/cut). Fresh or chilled whole turkeys correspond to subheading 020724. What is the difference between 020724 and 020725? 020724 is fresh or chilled whole turkeys, and 020725 is frozen whole turkeys. The main difference is the preservation temperature: chilled is usually 0-4°C, while frozen is below -18°C. Is there a difference in coding between fresh and chilled turkeys? No, both fresh and chilled whole turkeys are classified under 020724. Fresh usually refers to no cooling treatment, while chilled refers to storage at 0-4°C, but the HS code combines the two. If the turkey is cut, which code should it be classified under? Turkey cuts and offal, if fresh or chilled, are classified under 020726; if frozen, under 020727. What elements should be noted when declaring? It is necessary to declare the product name, method of production or preservation, state (whole), brand, specifications, origin, packaging specifications, etc. Ensure accurate description to avoid customs clearance issues caused by inaccurate declaration. What quarantine documents are required for imported turkeys? An official quarantine certificate from the exporting country is required, and it must comply with China's access requirements. For details, consult the General Administration of Customs' access list and quarantine requirements. How can I check the tariff rate for 020724? Tariff rates may change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or China International Trade Single Window. You may also consult a customs broker or customs authority. Does the origin of the turkey affect classification? Origin does not affect HS code classification, but it affects tariff rates and quarantine requirements. Classification is based solely on the product's own attributes.
Q: How do I look up the HS code for fresh or chilled whole turkeys?
A: First determine that the product is poultry meat, then search under heading 0207 based on the degree of processing (fresh/chilled/frozen) and part (whole/cut). Fresh or chilled whole turkeys correspond to subheading 020724.
Q: What is the difference between 020724 and 020725?
A: 020724 is fresh or chilled whole turkeys, and 020725 is frozen whole turkeys. The main difference is the preservation temperature: chilled is usually 0-4°C, while frozen is below -18°C.
Q: Is there a difference in coding between fresh and chilled turkeys?
A: No, both fresh and chilled whole turkeys are classified under 020724. Fresh usually refers to no cooling treatment, while chilled refers to storage at 0-4°C, but the HS code combines the two.
Q: If the turkey is cut, which code should it be classified under?
A: Turkey cuts and offal, if fresh or chilled, are classified under 020726; if frozen, under 020727.
Q: What elements should be noted when declaring?
A: It is necessary to declare the product name, method of production or preservation, state (whole), brand, specifications, origin, packaging specifications, etc. Ensure accurate description to avoid customs clearance issues caused by inaccurate declaration.
Q: What quarantine documents are required for imported turkeys?
A: An official quarantine certificate from the exporting country is required, and it must comply with China's access requirements. For details, consult the General Administration of Customs' access list and quarantine requirements.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 020724?
A: Tariff rates may change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or China International Trade Single Window. You may also consult a customs broker or customs authority.
Q: Does the origin of the turkey affect classification?
A: Origin does not affect HS code classification, but it affects tariff rates and quarantine requirements. Classification is based solely on the product's own attributes.
⚠️ 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.