Chapter 02 covers meat and edible meat offal, including meat in various processed states such as fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, smoked, etc. The core of this chapter is animal-derived edible meat, involving cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, game, reptiles, insects, etc. Within the chapter, headings are subdivided by animal species and processing methods, and it excludes live animals (Chapter 01), fish (Chapter 03), crustaceans (Chapter 03), and animal fats (Chapter 15). Heading 0210 covers meat and edible meat offal, dried, salted or in brine, including meat that has been processed before or during smoking. It specifically includes dried meat, salted meat, meat in brine, and edible flours and meals. Under this heading, it is subdivided by animal species: 0210.1 for pigs, 0210.2 for bovine animals, 0210.3 for sheep, and 0210.9 for other animals, including reptiles, insects, etc. The first 2 digits 02 represent Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal. Digits 3-4, 10, represent heading 0210: Meat and edible meat offal, dried, salted or in brine; edible flours and meals. Digits 5-6, 93, represent subheading 0210.93: Meat of reptiles, dried, salted or in brine. The 5th digit 9 indicates "other animals," and the 6th digit 3 specifically refers to reptiles. This subheading only covers reptile meat and does not include their offal (offal is classified under 0210.99). This commodity is reptile meat that has been dried, salted, or in brine, meeting the description of heading 0210. It is not classified under 0208 (other fresh, chilled, or frozen meat) because the processing method is not fresh or frozen; it is not classified under 0210.99 (other dried, salted or in brine meat and offal) because reptiles have a specific subheading 0210.93; it is not classified under Chapter 03 because reptiles are not fish.

Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "dried crocodile meat," "salted snake meat," etc., which must match the actual goods. Processing method: Clearly state whether it is dried, salted, or in brine, and whether it is smoked. For example, "dried," "salted," "in brine." Scientific name of species: Provide the Latin scientific name of the reptile, such as Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile), to facilitate customs verification of endangered species. State: Describe the state of the meat, such as whole piece, sliced, minced, etc., and whether it is bone-in. Packaging specifications: Declare the packaging form and net weight, such as "vacuum-packed, 500 grams per bag." Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "none." Production date: Declare the production date or batch number for traceability. Product name: dried crocodile meat; Processing method: dried; Scientific name of species: Crocodylus niloticus; State: whole piece, boneless; Packaging specifications: vacuum-packed, 500 grams per bag, 10 bags per box; Brand: none; Production date: 2025-01-15. Failure to provide the scientific name of the species, making it impossible to determine whether endangered species are involved. Mistaking meat in brine for salted meat, affecting the determination of the processing method. Neglecting the bone-in state, which may affect classification under 0210.93 or 0210.99.

Core basis for classification: 1. The animal species is a reptile; 2. The processing method is dried, salted, or in brine; 3. The commodity is meat, not offal. It is also necessary to confirm whether endangered species are involved. If CITES Appendix species are involved, an import/export permit must be provided. 0210.99 Other dried, salted or in brine meat and edible meat offal: 0210.99 covers meat and offal of animals other than pigs, bovine animals, sheep, and reptiles, such as insect meat, kangaroo meat, etc. Reptile meat has a specific subheading 0210.93 and is not classified under 0210.99. 0208.90 Other fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible meat offal: 0208.90 covers fresh, chilled, or frozen reptile meat, while 0210.93 covers dried, salted, or in brine reptile meat. The difference in processing method is the core distinction. 0305.79 Other dried, salted or in brine fish: 0305.79 covers fish, while 0210.93 covers reptiles. Reptiles are not fish, so they are classified under Chapter 02. 0210.91 Dried, salted or in brine meat of primates: 0210.91 covers primates, and 0210.93 covers reptiles. The animal species are different. Confirm that the commodity is reptile meat, not offal. Confirm that the processing method is dried, salted, or in brine. Confirm whether endangered species are involved and whether CITES certificates are required. Confirm that no other animal meat is mixed in. Confirm that packaging specifications and state are declared accurately.

How can I check the tariff rate for 021093? You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates may change due to trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors. It is recommended to rely on the feedback from the customs system at the time of declaration. What additional documents are required to import dried crocodile meat? If CITES Appendix species are involved, a permit for the import and export of endangered species must be provided. In addition, an animal and plant quarantine permit must be obtained, and the official quarantine requirements of the exporting country must be met. Which HS code should salted snake meat be classified under? Salted snake meat is reptile meat processed by salting and should be classified under 0210.93. If it is fresh or chilled, it should be classified under 0208.90. What is the main difference between 021093 and 021099? 021093 specifically refers to reptile meat, while 021099 covers meat and offal of other animals. If the commodity is reptile offal, it should be classified under 021099. How should the scientific name of the species be filled in during declaration? The Latin scientific name should be filled in, such as Crocodylus niloticus. You may refer to the "Catalogue of Import and Export Wild Fauna and Flora Species Commodities" published by customs or consult a professional institution. Does dried reptile meat require a smoking certificate? If there is a smoking process during processing, it must be indicated at the time of declaration. Smoking may affect classification, but 0210.93 still covers dried, salted meat before or during smoking. What restrictions are there on selling reptile meat products through cross-border e-commerce? Cross-border e-commerce must comply with the "Regulations on the Administration of Prohibited Mailed Articles" and endangered species protection laws. If CITES species are involved, mailing is prohibited or special permission is required. How can I determine whether reptile meat belongs to an endangered species? You can check the CITES Appendices and the "List of National Key Protected Wild Animals." If the species is listed in the Appendices, an import/export permit must be obtained.