HTS codes for meat and edible offal

Headings in Chapter 02

• 0201Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled36
• 0202Meat of bovine animals, frozen32
• 0203Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen14
• 0204Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen19
• 0205Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen1
• 0206Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen10
• 0207Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading 0105, fresh, chilled or frozen31
• 0208Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen9
• 0209Pig fat, free of lean meat, and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked2
• 0210Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal12

Documents required to import Chapter 02 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• USDA Import PermitRequired

  Must be obtained before shipment arrives

• Veterinary Health CertificateRequired

  Issued by official vet in country of origin

• APHIS Import Permit for Animal Products (VS 17-129)Conditional

  Required for animal products, byproducts, or in-transit shipments

• FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional

  Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species

  Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port

• FDA Prior NoticeRequired

  Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

• Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

  Required for plant-based products

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 02 cover?

Chapter 02 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers meat and edible meat offal. It contains 10 four-digit headings and 166 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 02 goods?

General duty rates from 2.3% to 26.4%, with 23 duty-free lines; 102 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 02?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.