HS Code 0206 — Edible Offal (Beef, Pork, Sheep, Horse)

This code covers the edible internal organs and other parts of animals not classified as meat/muscle. It includes hearts, livers, kidneys, tongues, and tripe from bovine, swine, sheep, goats, or horses, in fresh, chilled, or frozen states.

What's included

Beef livers (frozen or fresh)
Pork hearts
Sheep kidneys
Ox tongues
Pig trotters

What's excluded

Poultry offal → use 0207 (Offal from birds is classified under 0207 with the poultry meat.)
Inedible offal / animal waste → use 0511 (Products unfit for human consumption are under Chapter 5.)

Common examples

Frozen beef tripe for human consumption
Chilled pork livers
Frozen lamb hearts
Fresh ox tongues
Frozen pig ears

Frequently asked questions

Is tripe included in this code?

Yes, edible tripe and other organs are included, provided they are for human consumption and not intended for industrial use.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
Documentation: Certain organs (e.g., brains, spinal cords) from older cattle may be restricted due to BSE (Mad Cow Disease) regulations.
Typical shipping mode: Reefer
Top exporters: United States, Germany, Denmark, Australia
Top importers: China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa

Key takeaway

Offal is a high-demand export to East Asian markets; classification depends entirely on it being edible for humans.

Edible Offal (Beef, Pork, Sheep, Horse)