Chapter 02 covers all kinds of meat and edible offal, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted, in brine, smoked and other processing methods. This chapter is divided into two main headings: 0201-0209 for fresh, chilled, frozen meat and offal; 0210 for dried, salted, in brine, smoked meat and offal. This chapter does not include animal intestines, bladders, stomachs (classified under 0504) or meat products (classified under Chapter 16). Heading 0210 covers dried, salted or in brine meat and offal, as well as smoked meat and offal. It includes edible meat, offal, meat powder and meat floss, but does not include meat preserved by other methods (such as canned, sausages, etc. classified under Chapter 16). This heading is further subdivided by animal species and processing method. First 2 digits 02: indicates Chapter 2, i.e., meat and edible offal. Digits 3-4 10: indicates heading 0210, i.e., dried, salted or in brine meat and offal; smoked meat and offal. Digits 5-6 99: indicates subheading 021099, i.e., other dried, salted or in brine meat and offal. Among them, subheading 0210.1 is meat and offal of swine, 0210.2 is meat and offal of bovine animals, 0210.3 is meat and offal of other animals. 021099 falls under 0210.9, covering dried, salted or in brine meat and offal of other animals not elsewhere specified (such as sheep, horses, donkeys, rabbits, game, etc.). The goods are dried, salted or in brine meat and offal, and the animal species is not swine (0210.1) or bovine animals (0210.2), therefore classified under 021099 under 0210.9. If fresh, chilled, frozen meat, then classified under 0201-0209; if smoked meat, may be classified under smoked subheadings in 0210.1-0210.3; if meat products, classified under Chapter 16.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'dried mutton', 'salted rabbit meat', etc. It should accurately reflect the processing method and animal species. Method of Production or Preservation: Detailed description of processing methods, such as 'dried', 'salted', 'in brine', etc. If mixed methods, indicate the main method. Animal Species: Specify the animal species, such as sheep, goat, horse, donkey, rabbit, deer, etc. Must be specific to the species, not just 'other animals'. Part: Indicate whether it is meat or offal; if offal, specify the type (such as heart, liver, tongue, etc.). State: Indicate physical state such as whether bone-in, skinless, cut, etc. Packaging Specifications: Declare packaging method and specifications, such as 'vacuum packed, 500g per bag'. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Production Date: Declare production date or shelf life for customs supervision. Product Name: dried mutton; Method of Production or Preservation: dried; Animal Species: sheep; Part: meat; State: boneless, block; Packaging Specifications: vacuum packed, 500g per bag; Brand: XX; Production Date: 2025-01-01. Mistakenly classifying smoked meat under 021099; actually smoked meat should be classified under smoked subheadings of 0210.1-0210.3. Not indicating animal species, resulting in inability to determine specific subheading, may be rejected or amended. Confusing salted meat with fresh meat; fresh meat should be classified under 0201-0209. Ignoring the difference between offal and meat; offal must be specifically listed by type. Incomplete packaging specification declaration, affecting customs statistics and inspection.

Core classification basis: 1) Processing method must be dried, salted or in brine (excluding smoked); 2) Animal species is not swine or bovine animals; 3) Commodity is meat or edible offal. If processing method is smoked, classified under smoked subheadings of 0210.1-0210.3; if animal species is swine or bovine, classified under 0210.1 or 0210.2; if meat products, classified under Chapter 16. 021011 Dried, salted or in brine bone-in hams of swine: Animal species is swine, and it is bone-in ham, whereas 021099 is for other animals. 021019 Other dried, salted or in brine meat of swine: Animal species is swine, whereas 021099 is for other animals. 021020 Dried, salted or in brine meat of bovine animals: Animal species is bovine animals, whereas 021099 is for other animals. 021091 Dried, salted or in brine meat and offal of primates, other animals: Animal species is primates, whereas 021099 is for other animals not elsewhere specified. 021092 Dried, salted or in brine meat and offal of whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc., other animals: Animal species is aquatic mammals, whereas 021099 is for other terrestrial animals. Is the processing method dried, salted or in brine? Is the animal species not swine, bovine, primates, aquatic mammals? Is the commodity meat or edible offal? Has it been smoked? If smoked, classified under other subheadings. Does it belong to meat products? If so, classified under Chapter 16.

What commodities are mainly under code 021099? Mainly includes dried, salted or in brine meat and edible offal of other animals (such as sheep, horses, donkeys, rabbits, deer, etc.). For example, dried mutton, salted rabbit meat, in brine horse meat, etc. How to distinguish between 021099 and 021091? 021091 specifically refers to dried, salted or in brine meat and offal of primates, while 021099 covers other animals not elsewhere specified, such as sheep, horses, rabbits, etc. Animal species must be specified when declaring. What is the difference in classification between dried meat and smoked meat? Dried meat is classified under 0210.9 (such as 021099), while smoked meat is classified under smoked subheadings in 0210.1-0210.3. If both dried and smoked, usually classified as smoked. How to distinguish and classify in brine meat and fresh meat? In brine meat has been salted or in brine, classified under 0210; fresh or chilled meat is classified under 0201-0209. If only surface salted but not deeply cured, may still be classified as fresh meat. What elements need attention when declaring commodities under 021099? Need to declare product name, method of production or preservation, animal species, part, state, packaging specifications, brand, production date, etc. Animal species and processing method are key, directly affecting classification. If the animal species is uncertain, can it be classified under 021099? No. Animal species must be determined because different animals correspond to different subheadings. If unable to determine, customs may require relevant proof or raise classification doubts. How to check the tariff rate for 021099? Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements, annual adjustments. Can check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs of China website, International Trade Single Window, or consult a customs broker. How to declare dried meat products sold via cross-border e-commerce? Must declare according to actual commodity; if dried mutton, classified under 021099, and fill in declaration elements truthfully. Note that cross-border e-commerce retail imports have a positive list restriction; need to confirm whether the commodity is on the list.