HS Code 1602
Prepared or Preserved Meat
HS code 1602 covers meat, offal, or insects that have been prepared or preserved beyond simple chilling or freezing, such as canned or cooked items.
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HS Code 1602 — Prepared or Preserved Meat
Covers meat that has been prepared by boiling, Steaming, grilling, frying, or roasting, as well as meat pastes. It includes items like corned beef, canned ham, and prepared insect foods that are not sausages.
What's included
- Canned corned beef
- Cooked chicken breast in packs
- Pate and meat pastes
- Nuggets and breaded chicken
- Canned ham
What's excluded
- Meat extracts → use
1603(Extracts are concentrated liquids or solids without the meat fibres.)
Common examples
- Canned Spam
- Frozen breaded chicken nuggets
- Cooked turkey slices
- Foie gras in jars
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship cooked meat without a reefer?
Only if it is shelf-stable, such as retorted cans or jars; otherwise, temperature control is mandatory.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 15.4% - 26%
- Documentation: Subject to CITES if containing protected species (e.g., certain game meat).
- Typical shipping mode: Mixed
- Top exporters: Brazil, Thailand, China
- Top importers: Japan, United States, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Distinguished from Chapter 2 by the degree of processing (cooking/mincing/seasoning).
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