Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, smoked, salted and other types of meat. This chapter involves meat from cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, camels and other domestic and wild animals, but excludes fish, crustaceans (Chapter 03) and animal fats (Chapter 15). Goods in this chapter are among the most important categories of animal products in international trade. Classification requires attention to animal species, degree of processing (fresh, chilled, frozen, etc.) and whether bone-in or boneless. Heading 0208 covers other fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible meat offal, mainly including rabbit meat, hare meat, frog legs, poultry meat (not elsewhere specified), camel meat, horse meat, donkey meat, mule meat, etc. This heading complements 0201-0207, which respectively cover beef, pork, sheep meat, goat meat, horse meat, etc. 0208 is a residual heading applicable to edible meat and offal not specifically named in the preceding headings. Code 020860 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '02' represent Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal). Digits 3-4 '08' represent heading 0208 (Other fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible meat offal). Digits 5-6 '60' represent subheading 020860, specifically camel meat. The 5th digit '6' indicates the 6th subheading group under 0208 (sequentially rabbit meat 020810, frog legs 020820, other 020830-020850, etc.), and the 6th digit '0' indicates no further subdivision under this subheading. The overall code refers to fresh, chilled or frozen camel meat, whether bone-in or boneless. Camel meat is not specifically named in 0201-0207 (0201-0204 are beef, pork, sheep meat, goat meat; 0205 is horse meat, etc.; 0206 is edible offal), so it is classified under heading 0208 'Other'. Under 0208, it is further subdivided by animal species, and camel meat corresponds to subheading 020860. Horse meat would be classified under 020500, donkey meat under 020850 (but note that 020850 is 'Other'; actual donkey meat may be classified under 020850 or 020860 depending on the specific subheading schedule; the official tariff shall prevail).

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'fresh camel meat', 'frozen camel meat', etc., which must be consistent with the HS code description. Method of Production or Preservation: Indicate the state of the meat, such as fresh, chilled, frozen, and whether it has undergone other processing (such as cutting, deboning, etc.). State: Specific state such as whole carcass, half carcass, bone-in cuts, boneless, etc., which affects classification and quarantine requirements. Cut: Such as leg meat, shoulder meat, tenderloin, etc., which helps customs determine the degree of processing and value. Packaging Specifications: Such as vacuum packaging, carton packaging, weight per box, etc., which affect transportation and storage conditions. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Production Date: Specific production date or batch number, used for traceability and shelf-life management. Storage Temperature: Such as chilled 0-4°C, frozen below -18°C, which must be consistent with the declared state. Product Name: Frozen camel meat; Method of Production or Preservation: Frozen; State: Bone-in cuts; Cut: Leg meat; Packaging Specifications: Vacuum packaging, 20 kg per box; Brand: None; Production Date: 2025-01-15; Storage Temperature: Below -18°C. Mistakenly classifying camel meat under 020500 (horse meat) or 020850 (other); the specific subheading description must be confirmed. Failing to distinguish fresh, chilled, frozen, leading to different quarantine and tax rates. Neglecting bone-in/boneless declaration, affecting customs determination of processing grade.

The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. First determine the animal species as camel, then determine the preservation state as fresh, chilled or frozen. Camel meat does not fall under any specific heading in 0201-0207 (cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, etc.), so it is classified under 0208 'Other'. Under 0208, according to the subheading structure, camel meat corresponds to 020860. If it is other animal meat, the subheading schedule must be checked. 020500 Fresh, chilled or frozen meat of horses, asses or mules: Horse meat, donkey meat, mule meat have specific headings and are classified under 020500; camel meat has no specific heading and is classified under 020860. 020850 Other fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible meat offal: 020850 is a residual subheading under 0208, but camel meat has a specific subheading 020860, so it is not classified under 020850. 020230 Frozen boneless bovine meat: Beef is classified under 0201-0202, camel meat under 0208; the animal species are different. 020714 Frozen chicken cuts: Poultry meat is classified under 0207, camel meat under 0208; the species and degree of processing are different. 021020 Dried, smoked or salted beef: Dried, smoked, salted and other processed meat is classified under 0210; fresh, chilled, frozen meat under 0208. Confirm whether the animal is camel, not horse, donkey, etc. Confirm the preservation state is fresh, chilled or frozen, not dried, smoked or salted. Confirm whether bone-in; bone-in does not affect the 6-digit code but affects declaration elements. Check the tariff subheading structure to ensure 020860 is the correct subheading. Check whether other processing has been applied (such as cooking); cooked meat is classified under Chapter 16.

Which HS code should camel meat be classified under? Fresh, chilled or frozen camel meat should be classified under HS code 020860. This code belongs to Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal), heading 0208 (Other fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible meat offal), subheading 020860 specifically for camel meat. How to distinguish between 020860 and 020500? 020500 is for horse, donkey, mule meat; 020860 is for camel meat. The main difference is the animal species: camel belongs to the Camelidae family, while horse, donkey, mule belong to the Equidae family. The animal species must be accurately provided during declaration to avoid confusion. Are the HS codes for frozen camel meat and fresh camel meat the same? Yes, fresh, chilled or frozen camel meat are all classified under 020860. However, the specific preservation state (fresh, chilled, frozen) must be indicated during declaration, as different states may affect quarantine requirements and tariff rates. If camel meat is smoked, is it still classified under 020860? No, smoked, dried or salted camel meat should be classified under 0210 (Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked). 020860 only applies to fresh, chilled or frozen camel meat. What elements are required when declaring camel meat? Product name, method of production or preservation, state (bone-in/boneless), cut, packaging specifications, brand, production date, storage temperature, etc. are required. Refer to the customs declaration element table for completeness and accuracy. Are there special regulatory conditions for importing camel meat? Yes, importing camel meat must comply with animal and plant quarantine requirements, typically requiring an official quarantine certificate from the exporting country, certificate of origin, etc. Specific regulatory conditions can be found in the 'List of Overseas Production Enterprises Registered for Imported Food' and quarantine approval requirements published by the General Administration of Customs. If camel meat is cooked, which code should it be classified under? Cooked camel meat should be classified under Chapter 16 (Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates), with the specific subheading determined by the processing method, such as 1602 (Other prepared or preserved meat). How to check the tariff rate for camel meat? Tariff rates are adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or the China International Trade Single Window. Typically, enter HS code 020860 to view the MFN rate, general rate, VAT and consumption tax, etc.