Chapter 02 covers "Meat and edible meat offal" in the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine meat and edible offal of various animals. The animals covered in this chapter include cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, mules, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls), rabbits, game, etc. This chapter does not include animal fats of heading 02.09, dried products of meat and offal of heading 02.10, etc. The core characteristic is animal muscle and offal for human consumption, with processing limited to preservation, anti-spoilage, or simple cutting, without cooking, frying, or other deep processing. Heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls) listed in headings 02.01 to 02.06. Specifically includes whole birds, cuts, and offal. "Poultry" refers to domesticated chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. This heading is further subdivided by species and state (fresh/chilled/frozen), such as 0207.1 for fresh or chilled chickens, 0207.2 for frozen chickens, 0207.3 for fresh or chilled ducks, geese, guinea fowls, 0207.4 for frozen ducks, geese, guinea fowls, etc. Fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal are classified under 0207.53. The first 2 digits "02" represent Chapter 02 "Meat and edible meat offal," a major category of animal products in the HS classification, covering all animal meat and offal for human consumption. Digits 3-4 "07" represent heading 0207, i.e., "Fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry listed in headings 02.01 to 02.06," specifically for poultry products. Digits 5-6 "53" are the subheading, under 0207.5 (fresh or chilled ducks, geese, guinea fowls), further subdivided into "guinea fowl" cuts and offal. Specifically, 0207.51 is fresh or chilled ducks, 0207.52 is fresh or chilled geese, 0207.53 is fresh or chilled guinea fowls, 0207.54 is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal? Actually, 0207.53 is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, while 0207.51 and 0207.52 are whole ducks and geese respectively. Therefore, 020753 clearly refers to fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal. The product is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, not frozen, dried, smoked, or deeply processed, so it is classified under Chapter 02. Since it is poultry (guinea fowl) meat and offal, and the state is fresh or chilled, it is classified under heading 0207. Under heading 0207, based on species and state, fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal correspond to subheading 0207.53. If frozen, it should be classified under 0207.54; if whole, it should be classified under 0207.51 or 0207.52, etc. Therefore, 020753 is the precise classification.
Chapter
Chapter 02 covers "Meat and edible meat offal" in the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine meat and edible offal of various animals. The animals covered in this chapter include cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, mules, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls), rabbits, game, etc. This chapter does not include animal fats of heading 02.09, dried products of meat and offal of heading 02.10, etc. The core characteristic is animal muscle and offal for human consumption, with processing limited to preservation, anti-spoilage, or simple cutting, without cooking, frying, or other deep processing.
Heading
Heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls) listed in headings 02.01 to 02.06. Specifically includes whole birds, cuts, and offal. "Poultry" refers to domesticated chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. This heading is further subdivided by species and state (fresh/chilled/frozen), such as 0207.1 for fresh or chilled chickens, 0207.2 for frozen chickens, 0207.3 for fresh or chilled ducks, geese, guinea fowls, 0207.4 for frozen ducks, geese, guinea fowls, etc. Fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal are classified under 0207.53.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "02" represent Chapter 02 "Meat and edible meat offal," a major category of animal products in the HS classification, covering all animal meat and offal for human consumption. Digits 3-4 "07" represent heading 0207, i.e., "Fresh, chilled, frozen meat and edible offal of poultry listed in headings 02.01 to 02.06," specifically for poultry products. Digits 5-6 "53" are the subheading, under 0207.5 (fresh or chilled ducks, geese, guinea fowls), further subdivided into "guinea fowl" cuts and offal. Specifically, 0207.51 is fresh or chilled ducks, 0207.52 is fresh or chilled geese, 0207.53 is fresh or chilled guinea fowls, 0207.54 is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal? Actually, 0207.53 is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, while 0207.51 and 0207.52 are whole ducks and geese respectively. Therefore, 020753 clearly refers to fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal.
Classification Basis
The product is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, not frozen, dried, smoked, or deeply processed, so it is classified under Chapter 02. Since it is poultry (guinea fowl) meat and offal, and the state is fresh or chilled, it is classified under heading 0207. Under heading 0207, based on species and state, fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal correspond to subheading 0207.53. If frozen, it should be classified under 0207.54; if whole, it should be classified under 0207.51 or 0207.52, etc. Therefore, 020753 is the precise classification.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the specific name of the product, which should be consistent with the HS code description, such as "Fresh guinea fowl cuts and offal" or "Chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal." State: Indicate "fresh" or "chilled," both belong to the same subheading in HS, but must be specified for customs declaration. Part: Specify whether it is whole, cuts, or offal. Cuts and offal need specific descriptions, such as "leg cuts," "wing cuts," "liver," "heart," etc. Processing Method: Describe whether it has been cut, deboned, trimmed, etc., but not cooked, fried, or deeply processed. Packaging Specifications: Indicate the packaging form, such as "vacuum packaging," "tray packaging," and net weight per piece. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "None." Production Date: Declare the production date or batch number for traceability and shelf-life management. Country of Origin: Fill in the actual country of origin, affecting tariffs and trade agreement applicability. Product Name: Fresh guinea fowl cuts and offal (including leg cuts, liver); State: Chilled; Part: Leg cuts, liver; Processing Method: Cut, deboned, trimmed, not cooked; Packaging Specifications: Vacuum packaging, net weight 500g per bag, 10 bags per carton; Brand: XX; Production Date: 2025-03-15; Country of Origin: France. Mistakenly filling chilled as frozen, resulting in code change to 020754, with different tariff rates and regulatory conditions. Failure to distinguish guinea fowl from ordinary chicken; fresh or chilled ordinary chicken cuts and offal are classified under 020713. Mistakenly classifying offal under other headings, as 0207.53 only includes guinea fowl offal; other poultry offal have separate codes.
Product Name
Fill in the specific name of the product, which should be consistent with the HS code description, such as "Fresh guinea fowl cuts and offal" or "Chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal."
⚠️ Only writing "guinea fowl" or "chicken meat," without indicating "fresh/chilled" and "cuts/offal."
State
Indicate "fresh" or "chilled," both belong to the same subheading in HS, but must be specified for customs declaration.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in "frozen," leading to incorrect classification under 020754.
Part
Specify whether it is whole, cuts, or offal. Cuts and offal need specific descriptions, such as "leg cuts," "wing cuts," "liver," "heart," etc.
⚠️ Vaguely writing "meat cuts," without distinguishing specific parts or offal types.
Processing Method
Describe whether it has been cut, deboned, trimmed, etc., but not cooked, fried, or deeply processed.
⚠️ Filling in "cooked" or "smoked," leading to classification under Chapter 16.
Packaging Specifications
Indicate the packaging form, such as "vacuum packaging," "tray packaging," and net weight per piece.
⚠️ Ignoring packaging specifications, affecting customs inspection and statistics.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "None."
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or failing to declare the brand.
Production Date
Declare the production date or batch number for traceability and shelf-life management.
⚠️ Failure to declare or non-standard format.
Country of Origin
Fill in the actual country of origin, affecting tariffs and trade agreement applicability.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in the exporting country or transit country.
Example： Product Name: Fresh guinea fowl cuts and offal (including leg cuts, liver); State: Chilled; Part: Leg cuts, liver; Processing Method: Cut, deboned, trimmed, not cooked; Packaging Specifications: Vacuum packaging, net weight 500g per bag, 10 bags per carton; Brand: XX; Production Date: 2025-03-15; Country of Origin: France.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly filling chilled as frozen, resulting in code change to 020754, with different tariff rates and regulatory conditions.
Failure to distinguish guinea fowl from ordinary chicken; fresh or chilled ordinary chicken cuts and offal are classified under 020713.
Mistakenly classifying offal under other headings, as 0207.53 only includes guinea fowl offal; other poultry offal have separate codes.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Animal species is guinea fowl (Numida meleagris), which is poultry; 2) State is fresh or chilled, not frozen; 3) Product is cuts and offal, not whole. Meeting the above conditions classifies it under 020753. Note that guinea fowl is listed alongside chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys in HS, but with different codes. If frozen, classify under 020754; if whole, classify under 020751 or 020752 (depending on specific species). Additionally, if cooked, fried, or deeply processed, classify under Chapter 16. 020713 Fresh or chilled chicken cuts and offal: Chicken (Gallus domesticus) differs from guinea fowl; 020713 specifically refers to ordinary chicken cuts and offal, while 020753 is for guinea fowl. 020754 Frozen guinea fowl cuts and offal: State is frozen, while 020753 is fresh or chilled; only state differs, but codes are different. 020751 Fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl: 020751 is whole guinea fowl, 020753 is cuts and offal; parts differ. 020755 Fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl? Actually 0207.55 is fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl?: According to HS, 0207.51 is fresh or chilled ducks, 0207.52 is fresh or chilled geese, 0207.53 is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, 0207.54 is frozen guinea fowl cuts and offal, 0207.55 is fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl? Needs verification. Actually, 0207.55 is fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl, 0207.56 is frozen whole guinea fowl. Therefore, the difference between 020755 and 020753 is whole versus cuts and offal. 020760 Fresh or chilled guinea fowl?: No such code, possible confusion. Confirm the animal is guinea fowl, not ordinary chicken or other poultry. Confirm the state is fresh or chilled, not frozen. Confirm the product is cuts or offal, not whole. Confirm it has not been cooked, fried, or deeply processed. Confirm declaration elements are complete, especially part and processing method.
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Animal species is guinea fowl (Numida meleagris), which is poultry; 2) State is fresh or chilled, not frozen; 3) Product is cuts and offal, not whole. Meeting the above conditions classifies it under 020753. Note that guinea fowl is listed alongside chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys in HS, but with different codes. If frozen, classify under 020754; if whole, classify under 020751 or 020752 (depending on specific species). Additionally, if cooked, fried, or deeply processed, classify under Chapter 16.
Confused Codes：
020713 - Fresh or chilled chicken cuts and offal
Chicken (Gallus domesticus) differs from guinea fowl; 020713 specifically refers to ordinary chicken cuts and offal, while 020753 is for guinea fowl.
020754 - Frozen guinea fowl cuts and offal
State is frozen, while 020753 is fresh or chilled; only state differs, but codes are different.
020751 - Fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl
020751 is whole guinea fowl, 020753 is cuts and offal; parts differ.
020755 - Fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl? Actually 0207.55 is fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl?
According to HS, 0207.51 is fresh or chilled ducks, 0207.52 is fresh or chilled geese, 0207.53 is fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, 0207.54 is frozen guinea fowl cuts and offal, 0207.55 is fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl? Needs verification. Actually, 0207.55 is fresh or chilled whole guinea fowl, 0207.56 is frozen whole guinea fowl. Therefore, the difference between 020755 and 020753 is whole versus cuts and offal.
020760 - Fresh or chilled guinea fowl?
No such code, possible confusion.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the animal is guinea fowl, not ordinary chicken or other poultry.
✓ Confirm the state is fresh or chilled, not frozen.
✓ Confirm the product is cuts or offal, not whole.
✓ Confirm it has not been cooked, fried, or deeply processed.
✓ Confirm declaration elements are complete, especially part and processing method.
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for HS code 020753? You can inquire through the General Administration of Customs website, International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Tariff rates vary by country of origin, trade agreements (such as RCEP, China-EU Agreement), and annual adjustments. You need to input the code, country of origin, trade mode, etc., to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, or general rate. What is the difference in classification between guinea fowl cuts and offal and ordinary chicken cuts and offal? Fresh or chilled cuts and offal of ordinary chicken (Gallus domesticus) are classified under 020713, while guinea fowl is classified under 020753. The animal species differ, and HS codes clearly distinguish them. Accurate declaration of product name is required to avoid confusion. If guinea fowl cuts are frozen, which code should they be classified under? Frozen guinea fowl cuts and offal should be classified under 020754, not 020753. The state is the key distinction between fresh/chilled and frozen, and classification should be based on actual state. How to fill in the "Part" element during declaration? Specifically list whether it is cuts or offal, such as "leg cuts," "wing cuts," "liver," "heart," "gizzard," etc. If mixed, indicate the main components. Avoid vaguely writing "meat cuts" to facilitate accurate customs classification. Does 020753 include guinea fowl offal? Yes, 020753 covers fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, including edible offal such as liver, heart, gizzard, etc. However, note that some offal may be classified under other codes due to different processing methods. Can imports of guinea fowl cuts and offal from the EU enjoy agreement rates? Check whether the China-EU trade agreement covers this product and confirm the rules of origin. If the agreement conditions are met, you can apply for the agreement rate, but you need to provide a certificate of origin and other documents. Specific rates need to be checked against the latest agreement. Is a quarantine certificate required for customs declaration? Yes, imported meat products require an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country and must comply with China Customs inspection and quarantine requirements. For details, refer to the "Administrative Measures for Inspection and Quarantine Supervision of Imported and Exported Meat Products." What are the differences in regulatory conditions between 020753 and 020754? Regulatory conditions may differ due to state, such as frozen products may involve different storage and transportation requirements. For details, refer to the regulatory condition codes issued by customs, such as "A" for inbound goods customs clearance form, "B" for outbound goods customs clearance form, etc.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for HS code 020753?
A: You can inquire through the General Administration of Customs website, International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Tariff rates vary by country of origin, trade agreements (such as RCEP, China-EU Agreement), and annual adjustments. You need to input the code, country of origin, trade mode, etc., to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, or general rate.
Q: What is the difference in classification between guinea fowl cuts and offal and ordinary chicken cuts and offal?
A: Fresh or chilled cuts and offal of ordinary chicken (Gallus domesticus) are classified under 020713, while guinea fowl is classified under 020753. The animal species differ, and HS codes clearly distinguish them. Accurate declaration of product name is required to avoid confusion.
Q: If guinea fowl cuts are frozen, which code should they be classified under?
A: Frozen guinea fowl cuts and offal should be classified under 020754, not 020753. The state is the key distinction between fresh/chilled and frozen, and classification should be based on actual state.
Q: How to fill in the "Part" element during declaration?
A: Specifically list whether it is cuts or offal, such as "leg cuts," "wing cuts," "liver," "heart," "gizzard," etc. If mixed, indicate the main components. Avoid vaguely writing "meat cuts" to facilitate accurate customs classification.
Q: Does 020753 include guinea fowl offal?
A: Yes, 020753 covers fresh or chilled guinea fowl cuts and offal, including edible offal such as liver, heart, gizzard, etc. However, note that some offal may be classified under other codes due to different processing methods.
Q: Can imports of guinea fowl cuts and offal from the EU enjoy agreement rates?
A: Check whether the China-EU trade agreement covers this product and confirm the rules of origin. If the agreement conditions are met, you can apply for the agreement rate, but you need to provide a certificate of origin and other documents. Specific rates need to be checked against the latest agreement.
Q: Is a quarantine certificate required for customs declaration?
A: Yes, imported meat products require an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country and must comply with China Customs inspection and quarantine requirements. For details, refer to the "Administrative Measures for Inspection and Quarantine Supervision of Imported and Exported Meat Products."
Q: What are the differences in regulatory conditions between 020753 and 020754?
A: Regulatory conditions may differ due to state, such as frozen products may involve different storage and transportation requirements. For details, refer to the regulatory condition codes issued by customs, such as "A" for inbound goods customs clearance form, "B" for outbound goods customs clearance form, etc.
⚠️ 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.