HS Code 0201
Fresh or Chilled Beef
HS code 0201 is used for fresh or chilled beef and veal, necessitating cold chain management and sanitary certification for human consumption.
HS Code 0201 — Fresh or Chilled Beef
This code is for beef and veal from bovine animals that has been slaughtered but not frozen. It covers whole carcasses, halves, and various cuts (bone-in or boneless) maintained at temperatures just above freezing to ensure freshness.
What's included
- Fresh beef carcasses
- Chilled boneless beef cuts
- Veal cutlets (fresh)
- Bone-in beef quarters
What's excluded
- Frozen beef → use
0202(Frozen meat is classified separately from fresh/chilled meat.)
Common examples
- Chilled Wagyu ribeye steaks
- Fresh beef carcasses for butchery
- Chilled boneless sirloin
- Fresh veal quarters
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship fresh beef in a standard container?
No, fresh beef must be shipped in a Reefer (refrigerated) container to maintain a consistent chilled temperature (usually 0 to 4°C).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 40% (Highly variable by quota)
- Documentation: Often subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) which significantly affect duty rates.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Brazil, United States, Australia, Ireland
- Top importers: China, United States, Japan, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Fresh/chilled beef has a short shelf life; speed of transit and continuous cold chain are critical for trade compliance.
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