HS Code 0208
Other Edible Meat and Offal (Game, Rabbit, Reptile)
HS code 0208 covers fresh, chilled, or frozen meat from diverse species including rabbits, hares, game birds, and reptiles intended for human consumption.
HS Code 0208 — Other Edible Meat and Offal (Game, Rabbit, Reptile)
This code covers all edible meat and offal from animals not classified in the earlier parts of Chapter 2. Common examples include game meats like venison, rabbit, pigeon, and even exotic meats such as frog legs or crocodile tail, provided they are fit for human consumption.
What's included
- Rabbit and hare meat
- Frogs' legs
- Venison and other game
- Pigeon and quail meat
- Crocodile and alligator meat
What's excluded
- Beef or pork meat → use
0201(Covered under specific meat headings earlier in Chapter 2.) - Poultry meat (Chicken/Turkey) → use
0207(Specific poultry meats are classified under 0207.)
Common examples
- Frozen skinless rabbit carcasses
- Chilled venison steaks
- Frozen frogs' legs
- Fresh wild boar meat
Frequently asked questions
Are frogs' legs classified as fish or meat?
Under the Harmonized System, frogs' legs are classified as meat under heading 0208 rather than fish or seafood.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires Veterinary health certificates and proof of animal welfare compliance.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: China, Spain, Hungary
- Top importers: France, Belgium, Germany
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Key takeaway
Covers niche and game meats not specified in traditional livestock categories.
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