Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including meat products in various processed states such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, and salted. This chapter is divided into multiple headings, primarily by animal species: bovine, swine, sheep, poultry, other animals, etc. Edible offal (such as heads, feet, and internal organs) is also classified under this chapter, but attention must be paid to the distinction from prepared products of Chapter 16. Goods in this chapter are important agricultural products in international trade, involving strict inspection and quarantine measures and tariff-rate quota management. Heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled, and frozen meat and edible offal of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, etc. This heading is further subdivided by poultry species and cuts, such as whole birds, cuts, and offal. Fresh or chilled and frozen states are listed under separate subheadings, reflecting the key impact of preservation method on classification. Duck meat and offal are common in international trade, and exports to China in particular must comply with Chinese inspection and quarantine requirements. HS code 020735 is a six-digit subheading: the first 2 digits '02' represent Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4 '07' represent heading 0207 (Fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible offal of poultry); digits 5-6 '35' represent subheading 020735, specifically fresh or chilled duck cuts and offal. Among these, '35' is the result of subdivision under 0207 by poultry species (duck), state (fresh or chilled), and cut (cuts and offal). Note: under heading 0207, there are also 020710 (whole birds), 020712 (frozen whole birds), etc., while 020735 specifically refers to fresh or chilled duck cuts and offal, excluding whole ducks. This product is fresh or chilled duck cuts and offal, not whole ducks, and therefore cannot be classified under 020710 (fresh or chilled whole ducks). At the same time, since the state is fresh or chilled rather than frozen, it is not classified under 020736 (frozen duck cuts and offal). Furthermore, if it has been cooked or deeply processed, it should be classified under Chapter 16. Therefore, 020735 is the only correct classification.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'fresh duck cuts' or 'chilled duck offal,' which must be consistent with the HS code description. Method of Production or Preservation: Indicate the state of the goods: fresh, chilled, frozen, etc. Fresh means not frozen; chilled means stored at 0-4°C. Species: The poultry species, such as duck, chicken, goose, etc. Must be specified as duck, and note whether it is a specific breed such as Pekin duck. Cut: The specific cut, such as duck leg, duck wing, duck breast, duck liver, duck heart, etc. Offal must specify the particular organ. Packaging Specifications: Packaging method and specifications, such as vacuum packaging, net weight per carton, etc. This affects inspection, quarantine, and tariffs. Brand: The manufacturer's or exporter's brand; if there is no brand, state 'none.' Production Date: The specific production date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Fresh products have a short shelf life and require accuracy. Shelf Life: The shelf life under specific storage conditions, such as 30 days under refrigeration. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Fresh duck cuts (duck leg cuts) Method of Production or Preservation: Fresh (not frozen) Species: Duck Cut: Leg cuts Packaging Specifications: Vacuum packaged, 5 kg per carton Brand: XX Brand Production Date: 2025-03-01 Shelf Life: 7 days under refrigeration HS Code: 02073500.00 Remarks: Exported to China; inspection and quarantine certificate required. Misdeclaring chilled duck cuts as frozen, resulting in code change to 020736. Failing to distinguish whole duck from duck cuts, incorrectly classifying under 020710. Declaring offal without specificity, such as writing only 'duck offal' without listing liver, heart, etc. Ignoring the preservation method, declaring fresh as chilled or vice versa.

The core basis for classification is: 1) the animal species is duck; 2) the state is fresh or chilled, not frozen; 3) the cut is cuts and offal, not whole. According to General Interpretative Rule 1 and subheading notes, fresh or chilled duck cuts and offal should be classified under 020735. If frozen, it is classified under 020736; whole fresh duck under 020710. It should also be noted that if cooked, smoked, or otherwise processed, it is classified under Chapter 16. 020710 Fresh or chilled whole ducks: 020710 is whole duck, not cut; 020735 is cuts and offal after cutting. The key difference is whether the whole duck body is kept intact. 020736 Frozen duck cuts and offal: 020736 is frozen; 020735 is fresh or chilled. Storage temperature is the core distinguishing point. 020713 Fresh or chilled chicken cuts and offal: 020713 is chicken; 020735 is duck. Different animal species. 160231 Prepared duck meat products: 160231 is duck meat that has undergone cooking, seasoning, or other deep processing, beyond the scope of Chapter 02. 020745 Fresh or chilled goose cuts and offal: 020745 is goose; 020735 is duck. Different species. Confirm whether the product is duck, not other poultry. Confirm the state is fresh or chilled, not frozen. Confirm it is cuts or offal, not whole. Confirm it has not undergone cooking or other deep processing. Verify that packaging and labels comply with quarantine requirements.

How do you distinguish fresh, chilled, and frozen? Fresh means not frozen, maintaining animal body temperature or ambient temperature; chilled means stored at 0-4°C without freezing; frozen means stored below -18°C in a frozen state. For customs classification, the state is key, and misdeclaration may lead to incorrect coding. What specifically does duck offal include? Duck offal typically includes liver, heart, gizzard, intestines, wings, feet, and other edible parts. When declaring, they must be specifically listed, such as 'duck liver' or 'duck heart,' and cannot be generally written as 'duck offal.' Are the tariff rates for 020735 and 020736 different? Tariff rates may differ; refer to the current year's customs tariff schedule for specifics. Generally, the tariff for fresh or chilled and frozen may be the same, but regulatory conditions (such as quarantine) may differ. It is recommended to refer to the official tariff schedule. What documents are required to export fresh duck cuts to China? An official inspection and quarantine certificate from the exporting country, certificate of origin, health certificate, etc., are required. China has strict access requirements for imported poultry meat, which must come from registered establishments. For specifics, consult the General Administration of Customs announcements. If duck cuts are seasoned but not cooked, how are they classified? If only simply seasoned (such as salted) but not cooked, they may still be classified under Chapter 02, but this depends on the degree of processing. If seasoning changes the essential character, they may be classified under Chapter 16. It is recommended to consult customs. What restrictions apply to selling fresh duck cuts via cross-border e-commerce? Fresh meat products are generally not permitted for import through cross-border e-commerce retail due to quarantine risks. They typically must be imported through general trade and comply with inspection and quarantine requirements. For specifics, consult the cross-border e-commerce negative list. How can I check the regulatory conditions for 020735? You can check the regulatory conditions for this code through the General Administration of Customs of China website or the 'Single Window,' such as whether quarantine approval is required or whether tariff-rate quotas apply. You may also use the customs advance classification ruling service. What are the consequences of misdeclaring the HS code? Misdeclaration may lead to customs inspection, duty recovery, fines, and even affect the enterprise's credit rating. In serious cases, it may be suspected of smuggling. It is recommended to declare truthfully and apply for advance classification when necessary.