Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted and other preserved forms of animal meat. This chapter covers cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, game birds, rabbits, horses and other animals, but excludes fish, crustaceans, molluscs (Chapter 03) and animal fats (Chapter 15). Within the chapter, headings are further subdivided by animal species and degree of processing, making it one of the most core chapters in the meat trade. Heading 0207 specifically covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls, etc. This heading is further divided by poultry species and processing state (whole/cut, fresh-chilled/frozen). Among these, frozen whole guinea fowls fall under a specific subheading within this heading, distinct from other poultry and fresh-chilled products. Code 020752 is a six-digit subheading: the first two digits 02 represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 0207 (fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry); digits 5-6, 52, represent subheading 020752, specifically referring to frozen whole guinea fowls. The fifth digit 5 indicates the poultry species guinea fowl, and the sixth digit 2 indicates frozen and whole. The overall code precisely identifies the commodity type, state and degree of processing. This commodity is frozen whole guinea fowl, which falls within the poultry scope of heading 0207, and guinea fowl has its own independent subheading. It is not classified under other subheadings of 0207 (such as chicken, duck, goose) because the poultry species is different; it is not classified under 0208 (other meat and edible meat offal) because guinea fowl is poultry; it is not classified under 0210 (dried, smoked, salted) because it is only frozen and has not undergone other processing.
Chapter
Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted and other preserved forms of animal meat. This chapter covers cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, game birds, rabbits, horses and other animals, but excludes fish, crustaceans, molluscs (Chapter 03) and animal fats (Chapter 15). Within the chapter, headings are further subdivided by animal species and degree of processing, making it one of the most core chapters in the meat trade.
Heading
Heading 0207 specifically covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls, etc. This heading is further divided by poultry species and processing state (whole/cut, fresh-chilled/frozen). Among these, frozen whole guinea fowls fall under a specific subheading within this heading, distinct from other poultry and fresh-chilled products.
Digit Breakdown
Code 020752 is a six-digit subheading: the first two digits 02 represent Chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal); digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 0207 (fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry); digits 5-6, 52, represent subheading 020752, specifically referring to frozen whole guinea fowls. The fifth digit 5 indicates the poultry species guinea fowl, and the sixth digit 2 indicates frozen and whole. The overall code precisely identifies the commodity type, state and degree of processing.
Classification Basis
This commodity is frozen whole guinea fowl, which falls within the poultry scope of heading 0207, and guinea fowl has its own independent subheading. It is not classified under other subheadings of 0207 (such as chicken, duck, goose) because the poultry species is different; it is not classified under 0208 (other meat and edible meat offal) because guinea fowl is poultry; it is not classified under 0210 (dried, smoked, salted) because it is only frozen and has not undergone other processing.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should use standard Chinese and English commodity names, such as "frozen whole guinea fowl". Method of production or preservation: Explain the processing state of the commodity, such as "frozen", and specify whether it has undergone other processing (such as evisceration, removal of head and feet, etc.). State: Describe whether the commodity is whole or cut, such as "whole", and specify whether it contains offal, head and feet, etc. Species: The specific poultry species, such as "guinea fowl", which must correspond to the poultry species in the HS code. Brand: If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, "none" may be filled in. Specification: The weight per bird or packaging specification, such as "1-1.5 kg per bird". Origin: The country or region of origin of the animal, which must be consistent with the quarantine certificate. Production date: The date of slaughter or processing, in year-month-day format. Product name: frozen whole guinea fowl; Method of production or preservation: frozen, eviscerated, head and feet removed; State: whole; Species: guinea fowl; Brand: none; Specification: 1.2 kg per bird; Origin: France; Production date: 2023-08-15. Mistakenly filling in "frozen" as "chilled", as the two may be regarded as different states in customs classification. Failing to specify "whole"; if it is actually cut meat, it should be classified under other subheadings of 0207. Misreporting the poultry species as "chicken", resulting in an incorrect code; it should be accurately declared as "guinea fowl".
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should use standard Chinese and English commodity names, such as "frozen whole guinea fowl".
⚠️ Misreporting as "frozen guinea fowl" or "guinea fowl cuts", without specifying "whole" and "frozen".
Method of production or preservation
Explain the processing state of the commodity, such as "frozen", and specify whether it has undergone other processing (such as evisceration, removal of head and feet, etc.).
⚠️ Filling in only "frozen", failing to distinguish the subtle difference between "frozen" and "chilled", or omitting evisceration and other processing.
State
Describe whether the commodity is whole or cut, such as "whole", and specify whether it contains offal, head and feet, etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in "cut" or failing to specify "whole", resulting in classification errors.
Species
The specific poultry species, such as "guinea fowl", which must correspond to the poultry species in the HS code.
⚠️ Generally filling in "poultry" or mistakenly filling in "chicken", causing subheading confusion.
Brand
If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, "none" may be filled in.
⚠️ Omitting brand information, or filling it in inaccurately.
Specification
The weight per bird or packaging specification, such as "1-1.5 kg per bird".
⚠️ Failing to provide specifications, or using inconsistent specification units.
Origin
The country or region of origin of the animal, which must be consistent with the quarantine certificate.
⚠️ False declaration of origin, or inconsistency with accompanying documents.
Production date
The date of slaughter or processing, in year-month-day format.
⚠️ Incorrect date format, or earlier than the quarantine date.
Example： Product name: frozen whole guinea fowl; Method of production or preservation: frozen, eviscerated, head and feet removed; State: whole; Species: guinea fowl; Brand: none; Specification: 1.2 kg per bird; Origin: France; Production date: 2023-08-15.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly filling in "frozen" as "chilled", as the two may be regarded as different states in customs classification.
Failing to specify "whole"; if it is actually cut meat, it should be classified under other subheadings of 0207.
Misreporting the poultry species as "chicken", resulting in an incorrect code; it should be accurately declared as "guinea fowl".
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. Guinea fowl is poultry, and frozen whole guinea fowl conforms to the description of heading 0207 "fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible meat offal of poultry". Subheading 020752 explicitly lists "frozen whole guinea fowls", so it is directly classified under this code. Key determination points include: the poultry species is guinea fowl, the state is frozen, and the form is whole. 0207.41 Frozen whole chickens: The poultry species is different; 020741 is chicken, while 020752 is guinea fowl. Although both belong to poultry, subheadings are subdivided by poultry species. 0207.14 Fresh or chilled whole chickens: The preservation state is different; 020714 is fresh or chilled, while 020752 is frozen. Frozen and fresh-chilled belong to different subheadings in classification. 0208.90 Other meat and edible meat offal: 0208 covers meat of non-poultry, such as game birds, rabbits, etc. Guinea fowl is poultry and should be classified under 0207. 0210.99 Other dried, smoked, salted meat: The processing method is different; 0210 is dried, smoked, salted, while 020752 is only frozen and has not undergone other processing. Confirm that the poultry species is guinea fowl, not other poultry. Confirm that the preservation state is frozen, not fresh-chilled or dried-smoked. Confirm that the form is whole, not cut or boneless. Check whether it contains offal, head and feet; if so, it may affect classification. Check whether the production date is consistent with the quarantine certificate.
Basis
The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. Guinea fowl is poultry, and frozen whole guinea fowl conforms to the description of heading 0207 "fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible meat offal of poultry". Subheading 020752 explicitly lists "frozen whole guinea fowls", so it is directly classified under this code. Key determination points include: the poultry species is guinea fowl, the state is frozen, and the form is whole.
Confused Codes：
0207.41 - Frozen whole chickens
The poultry species is different; 020741 is chicken, while 020752 is guinea fowl. Although both belong to poultry, subheadings are subdivided by poultry species.
0207.14 - Fresh or chilled whole chickens
The preservation state is different; 020714 is fresh or chilled, while 020752 is frozen. Frozen and fresh-chilled belong to different subheadings in classification.
0208.90 - Other meat and edible meat offal
0208 covers meat of non-poultry, such as game birds, rabbits, etc. Guinea fowl is poultry and should be classified under 0207.
0210.99 - Other dried, smoked, salted meat
The processing method is different; 0210 is dried, smoked, salted, while 020752 is only frozen and has not undergone other processing.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm that the poultry species is guinea fowl, not other poultry.
✓ Confirm that the preservation state is frozen, not fresh-chilled or dried-smoked.
✓ Confirm that the form is whole, not cut or boneless.
✓ Check whether it contains offal, head and feet; if so, it may affect classification.
✓ Check whether the production date is consistent with the quarantine certificate.
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for frozen whole guinea fowl? The HS code for frozen whole guinea fowl is 020752. This code belongs to Chapter 02, meat and edible meat offal, heading 0207, fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible meat offal of poultry, and subheading 020752 specifically refers to frozen whole guinea fowl. When declaring, elements such as product name, method of production and preservation, state, and species must be provided. How do you distinguish the HS codes for guinea fowl and ordinary chicken? Although guinea fowl and ordinary chicken both belong to poultry, HS codes are subdivided by poultry species. The code for frozen whole ordinary chicken is 020741, while that for guinea fowl is 020752. When declaring, the species must be accurately filled in to avoid confusion. If mistakenly declared as chicken, it may lead to classification errors and customs clearance delays. What is the difference between the codes for frozen guinea fowl and fresh-chilled guinea fowl? Fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl should be classified under other subheadings of 0207 (such as 0207.26), while frozen whole guinea fowl is 020752. The preservation states are different, and when classifying, the distinction between "frozen" and "fresh-chilled" must be clarified and truthfully declared. How should "method of production or preservation" be filled in during declaration? "Frozen" should be filled in, and whether evisceration, removal of head and feet, or other processing has been carried out may be added. Avoid filling in only "frozen", because "frozen" and "chilled" may have different interpretations in customs classification. An accurate description helps expedite customs clearance. Does the HS code for guinea fowl apply to all guinea fowl products? No. 020752 applies only to frozen whole guinea fowl. If it is cut meat, fresh-chilled, or has undergone processing such as drying, smoking or salting, it should be classified under other subheadings, such as 0207.55 (frozen guinea fowl cuts) or 0210.99 (dried, smoked, salted). What accompanying documents are required for importing frozen guinea fowl? Usually a certificate of origin, sanitary and quarantine certificate, packing list, invoice, contract, etc. are required. Some countries may require a certificate of non-epidemic area. When declaring, it is necessary to ensure that the document information is consistent with the customs declaration, especially origin and production date. If the guinea fowl contains offal, does the code change? If the whole guinea fowl contains offal, it may still be classified under 020752, but "with offal" must be noted in the declaration elements. If it is declared only as "whole" without explanation, it may raise customs questions. It is recommended to declare accurately according to the actual state. How can I check the tax rate and regulatory conditions for this code? The latest tax rate and regulatory conditions can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. Tax rates will be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest official publication should prevail. Also pay attention to regulatory conditions such as quarantine approval.
Q: What is the HS code for frozen whole guinea fowl?
A: The HS code for frozen whole guinea fowl is 020752. This code belongs to Chapter 02, meat and edible meat offal, heading 0207, fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible meat offal of poultry, and subheading 020752 specifically refers to frozen whole guinea fowl. When declaring, elements such as product name, method of production and preservation, state, and species must be provided.
Q: How do you distinguish the HS codes for guinea fowl and ordinary chicken?
A: Although guinea fowl and ordinary chicken both belong to poultry, HS codes are subdivided by poultry species. The code for frozen whole ordinary chicken is 020741, while that for guinea fowl is 020752. When declaring, the species must be accurately filled in to avoid confusion. If mistakenly declared as chicken, it may lead to classification errors and customs clearance delays.
Q: What is the difference between the codes for frozen guinea fowl and fresh-chilled guinea fowl?
A: Fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl should be classified under other subheadings of 0207 (such as 0207.26), while frozen whole guinea fowl is 020752. The preservation states are different, and when classifying, the distinction between "frozen" and "fresh-chilled" must be clarified and truthfully declared.
Q: How should "method of production or preservation" be filled in during declaration?
A: "Frozen" should be filled in, and whether evisceration, removal of head and feet, or other processing has been carried out may be added. Avoid filling in only "frozen", because "frozen" and "chilled" may have different interpretations in customs classification. An accurate description helps expedite customs clearance.
Q: Does the HS code for guinea fowl apply to all guinea fowl products?
A: No. 020752 applies only to frozen whole guinea fowl. If it is cut meat, fresh-chilled, or has undergone processing such as drying, smoking or salting, it should be classified under other subheadings, such as 0207.55 (frozen guinea fowl cuts) or 0210.99 (dried, smoked, salted).
Q: What accompanying documents are required for importing frozen guinea fowl?
A: Usually a certificate of origin, sanitary and quarantine certificate, packing list, invoice, contract, etc. are required. Some countries may require a certificate of non-epidemic area. When declaring, it is necessary to ensure that the document information is consistent with the customs declaration, especially origin and production date.
Q: If the guinea fowl contains offal, does the code change?
A: If the whole guinea fowl contains offal, it may still be classified under 020752, but "with offal" must be noted in the declaration elements. If it is declared only as "whole" without explanation, it may raise customs questions. It is recommended to declare accurately according to the actual state.
Q: How can I check the tax rate and regulatory conditions for this code?
A: The latest tax rate and regulatory conditions can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. Tax rates will be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest official publication should prevail. Also pay attention to regulatory conditions such as quarantine approval.
⚠️ 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.