Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, smoked, and other preserved forms of animal meat. The animals covered in this chapter include cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, donkeys, mules, camels, rabbits, primates, whales, dolphins, reptiles, insects, etc. This chapter does not include fish, crustaceans, molluscs (Chapter 03), nor animal fats (Chapter 15) or meat preparations (Chapter 16). Heading 0210 covers dried, salted or in brine meat and edible meat offal, including smoked meat. Specifically includes dried, salted or in brine pork, beef, mutton, primate meat, whale meat, reptile meat, insect meat, etc. However, smoked meat that has not been further processed remains classified under this heading. Note: meat that is only chilled or frozen is classified under 0201-0209, while meat that is dried, salted, in brine or smoked is classified under 0210. The first 2 digits 02 represent Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal. Digits 3-4, 10, represent heading 0210: Dried, salted or in brine meat and edible meat offal; smoked meat. Digits 5-6, 91, represent subheading 021091: Meat of primates, including dried, salted or in brine. This subheading specifically refers to meat of primates (such as monkeys, apes, orangutans, etc.) that has been dried, salted or in brine. Note: fresh, chilled or frozen primate meat is classified under 0208, while dried, salted or in brine is classified under 0210.91. The product is primate meat that has been dried, salted or in brine. According to HS classification rules, the processing method determines the heading: fresh, chilled or frozen primate meat is classified under 0208; dried, salted or in brine is classified under 0210. Meanwhile, primates belong to a specific subheading, distinct from other animal meat. Therefore, it is classified under 021091, not 0208 or other subheadings of 0210.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'dried monkey meat', 'salted orangutan meat', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Processing Method: Specify in detail whether it is dried, salted or in brine, such as 'dried', 'salted', 'in brine'. Scientific Name of Species: Provide the Latin scientific name of the primate, such as Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee), to ensure accuracy. Condition: Describe the condition of the meat, such as whole piece, sliced, minced, etc. Packaging Specifications: Indicate the packaging type and net weight, such as 'vacuum bag, 5 kg per bag'. Storage Conditions: Specify storage conditions, such as 'stored in a dry place at room temperature', 'refrigerated storage'. Use: Indicate the use, such as 'for human consumption', 'industrial raw material', etc. Product Name: Dried monkey meat; Processing Method: Dried; Scientific Name of Species: Macaca mulatta; Condition: Whole piece; Packaging Specifications: Vacuum bag, net weight 2 kg per bag; Storage Conditions: Stored in a dry place at room temperature; Use: For human consumption; Country of Origin: Indonesia; Production Date: January 10, 2025; Shelf Life: 12 months. Common Mistake 1: Misclassifying dried primate meat under 0208 (fresh, chilled or frozen primate meat), ignoring the processing method. Common Mistake 2: Failing to provide the scientific name of the species during declaration, causing customs to be unable to confirm it is a primate, affecting classification. Common Mistake 3: Confusing 'in brine' with 'salted'. The two processing methods are different, but both are classified under 0210 and must be accurately described.

Core basis for classification: 1) The animal species is primate; 2) The processing method is dried, salted or in brine. According to HS rules, heading 02.10 covers dried, salted or in brine meat and edible meat offal, and subheading 0210.91 is specifically for primates. If fresh, chilled or frozen, it is classified under 0208; if smoked, it is also classified under 0210 but under a different subheading (0210.99). Therefore, both the primate condition and the dried/salted/in brine condition must be met simultaneously. 0208 Fresh, chilled or frozen primate meat: Different processing method: 0208 is fresh, chilled or frozen; 021091 is dried, salted or in brine. 0210.99 Other dried, salted or in brine meat and edible meat offal: Different animal species: 0210.99 is for other animals (non-primate); 021091 is specifically for primates. 0210.20 Dried, salted or in brine beef: Different animal species: 0210.20 is for cattle; 021091 is for primates. 0210.10 Dried, salted or in brine pork: Different animal species: 0210.10 is for pigs; 021091 is for primates. 1602.90 Other prepared or preserved primate meat products: Different processing method: 1602 is further prepared by cooking, steaming, roasting, etc.; 021091 is only dried, salted or in brine. Is it confirmed to be a primate? Is the processing method dried, salted or in brine? Is the accurate scientific name of the species provided? Are fresh, chilled, frozen or smoked excluded? Are the packaging and storage conditions consistent with the processing method?

How to check the tariff rate for HS code 021091? You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window by entering code 021091 to view import tariffs, value-added tax, consumption tax, etc. Note that rates may vary depending on the country of origin and trade agreements; it is recommended to refer to the latest published information. What regulatory documents are required for importing dried primate meat? Generally, a certificate of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary certificate, import animal and plant quarantine permit, etc. are required. Primates may be subject to CITES controls, requiring an additional permit for import and export of endangered species. Specific requirements are subject to customs regulations. What is the difference between 'in brine' and 'salted'? Does it affect classification? 'Salted' means applying or soaking with salt; 'in brine' means soaking in salt water. Both fall under 0210 and are classified the same, but the processing method must be accurately described during declaration to avoid customs queries. If the primate meat is smoked, which code should it be classified under? Smoked primate meat is still classified under 0210, but the subheading is 0210.99 (other), because 0210.91 only refers to dried, salted or in brine. Note that smoking is different from drying and must be accurately declared. What quarantine approvals are required for importing primate meat? An import animal and plant quarantine permit must be applied for from customs, and a quarantine certificate issued by the official authority of the exporting country is required. Primates may carry zoonotic diseases, and quarantine requirements are strict; it is advisable to consult customs in advance. How to distinguish between 021091 and 0208 during declaration? The key is the processing method: 0208 is fresh, chilled or frozen; 021091 is dried, salted or in brine. If the meat has been dried or salted, even if subsequently refrigerated, it is still classified under 021091. Can primate meat be imported? China has strict restrictions on the import of primates, which may involve endangered species protection. CITES certificates and quarantine approvals are required, and only specific uses (such as scientific research, zoos) are permitted. Commercial import of primate meat for human consumption is extremely rare. What are the consequences of writing the scientific name incorrectly during declaration? It may lead to misclassification, tax evasion, or violation of endangered species regulations. Customs may impose fines, confiscate goods, or even pursue criminal liability. Always provide the scientific name accurately.