Chapter 16 is the dedicated chapter in the HS classification system for 'preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates,' covering processed animal food products (such as cooked, steamed, roasted, fried, cured, smoked, etc.), but excluding primary products that are merely simply frozen, chilled, or sold fresh. This chapter emphasizes 'depth of processing,' i.e., going beyond the primary processing permitted under Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Heading 1602 covers 'other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood,' i.e., cooked, prepared, or preserved meat products other than sausages and similar products (1601). It includes canned meat, braised or marinated meat, dried meat, meat floss, meat powder, prepared meat dishes, etc., whether or not containing vegetables, seasonings, or preservatives, provided that the meat content constitutes the essential character. The first 2 digits '16' represent Chapter 16, 'Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.' The 3rd-4th digits '02' represent the heading 'other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.' The 5th-6th digits '90' are the subheading 'other,' indicating meat products not specifically named under 1602. Specifically, 1602.10 is homogenized preparations, 1602.20 is preparations of liver, 1602.31 to 1602.39 are preparations of poultry, 1602.41 to 1602.49 are preparations of swine, 1602.50 is preparations of bovine animals, and 1602.90 covers other animal meat products not mentioned above, such as mutton, horse meat, rabbit meat, venison, etc. This product is classified under 160290 because it is a 'prepared or preserved meat product by other methods,' and the animal species is not within the scope of swine, bovine, poultry, liver, etc. already listed under 1602, or although it belongs to a listed animal, the processing method goes beyond the definition of sausages. If merely simply salted or air-dried but not cooked, it may be classified under Chapter 2; if it is a sausage type, it is classified under 1601; if it contains meat but is primarily vegetable-based, it may be classified under Chapter 20.

Product Name: Fill in the specific commodity name, such as 'braised mutton,' 'canned rabbit meat,' 'dried venison,' etc., avoiding the generic term 'meat products.' Brand: Fill in the trademark or brand of the commodity; if there is no brand, write 'no brand.' Animal Species: Clearly state the animal source of the main meat, such as sheep, horse, rabbit, deer, other wild animals, etc. Processing Method: Describe the preparation or preservation method, such as boiling, steaming, roasting, frying, smoking, curing, canning, etc. Ingredient Content: List the main ingredients and percentages, such as meat content, moisture, salt, additives, etc. Packaging Specification: Fill in retail packaging or industrial packaging, such as '200 g/can,' '10 kg/carton.' Storage Conditions: State the storage conditions, such as ambient temperature, refrigerated, frozen, and the shelf life. Whether Canned: Clearly state whether a canned sealed sterilization process is used; canned and non-canned products are classified differently. Product Name: braised venison; Brand: XX brand; Animal Species: deer; Processing Method: boiled, seasoned, vacuum-packed; Ingredient Content: venison 85%, soy sauce 5%, salt 3%, spices 2%, others 5%; Packaging Specification: 150 g/bag, 50 bags/carton; Storage Conditions: refrigerated 0-4°C, shelf life 90 days; Whether Canned: no. Failure to distinguish animal species, leading to incorrect subheading, such as classifying mutton under 1602.50 (bovine). Vague description of processing method, such as 'cured' without stating whether cooked, may be classified under Chapter 2. Meat content below 50% but not provided, may be mistaken as a vegetable product and classified under Chapter 20.

The core criteria for classification include: 1) animal species, determining whether it falls under a subheading already listed in 1602; 2) depth of processing, which must exceed the simple processing permitted under Chapter 2; 3) meat content, which usually must exceed 50% or constitute the essential character; 4) packaging form, which does not affect the heading but affects the subheading; 5) whether it contains other ingredients, such as vegetables or grains; if meat is predominant, it is still classified under 1602. 1601 Sausages and similar products: 1601 specifically refers to sausages stuffed into casings; 160290 covers other formed or bulk meat products, such as meat patties and meat pieces. 160250 Preparations of bovine animals: 160250 is limited to beef; 160290 covers other animal meat products such as mutton, horse meat, rabbit meat, etc. 0210 Dry-cured meat: 0210 is uncooked dry-cured or smoked meat; 160290 is cooked or deeply processed meat products. 2005 Vegetable products: 2005 is primarily vegetables; 160290 is primarily meat, and even if it contains vegetables, meat is the essential character. 160100 Meat sausages: 160100 includes all products in animal casings; 160290 does not include casing products. Is the animal species already listed under 1602? Does the processing method go beyond simple freezing or salting? Is the meat content more than 50%? Is it stuffed into casings? Does the packaging affect the subheading?

How can I check the import tariff rate for 160290? You can use the 'Import and Export Tariff Query' system on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, enter HS code 160290, select the country of origin and trade mode, and it will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT, and consumption tax. You may also use tools such as 'Customs Classification Guide.' Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest official publication shall prevail. How do 160290 and 160250 differ at the time of declaration? The key is the animal species: 160250 applies only to beef products, including cattle, buffalo, etc.; 160290 applies to meat products of animals other than swine, bovine, poultry, and liver, such as mutton, horse meat, rabbit meat, venison, etc. If multiple meats are mixed, classify according to the weight proportion of the main meat. Cooked meat products containing vegetables should be classified under Chapter 16 or Chapter 20? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if the meat content exceeds 50% or meat constitutes the essential character, it is still classified under Chapter 16 (e.g., 160290); if vegetables are predominant and meat is only a seasoning or auxiliary ingredient, it is classified under Chapter 20. It is recommended to provide an ingredient content table, subject to the actual determination by customs. How should the 'processing method' in the declaration elements for 160290 be filled in? It should specifically describe the process, such as 'boiled then fried,' 'steamed then smoked,' 'high-temperature sterilized and canned,' etc., avoiding merely writing 'processed' or 'prepared.' The processing method affects whether it falls under Chapter 16 and also affects subheading classification, such as canned versus non-canned. What certificates are required for exporting 160290 to the EU? Usually, a health certificate and veterinary certificate issued by the official authority of the exporting country are required, as well as the registration number of the manufacturing establishment. The EU has strict access requirements for food of animal origin; it is necessary to confirm whether the product is on the EU list of permitted imports and complies with EU regulations such as (EC) No 853/2004. What are the regulatory conditions for 160290? For import, it may involve animal and plant quarantine permits, entry animal and plant quarantine approval, automatic import licenses, etc., depending on the animal species and country of origin. For export, it must meet the requirements of the destination country. It is recommended to check the 'Regulatory Conditions' code table of the General Administration of Customs, such as 'A' for inbound goods customs clearance form and 'B' for outbound goods customs clearance form. What are the restrictions on cross-border e-commerce retail imports of 160290? Cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods must be on the 'List of Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail Imported Goods.' Meat products under 160290 are generally prohibited from cross-border e-commerce retail import due to quarantine risks. General trade imports must meet inspection and quarantine requirements. The latest list shall prevail. Is the classification of 160290 affected by packaging? The packaging form does not affect the heading classification, but it affects the subheading. For example, canned packaging and non-canned packaging under 1602 may correspond to different subheadings (e.g., 1602.31 for canned poultry meat, 1602.39 for non-canned). Therefore, it is necessary to specify whether it is canned at the time of declaration.