HS Code 160250
Prepared and Preserved Beef Products
HS code 160250 is used for processed, prepared, or preserved beef products such as corned beef and canned brisket, excluding livers and baby food preparations.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 160250 — Prepared and Preserved Beef Products
This code applies to prepared or preserved meat and offal from bovine animals, such as cows and oxen. It excludes livers and homogenised preparations, focusing on items like corned beef and beef stews.
What's included
- Canned corned beef
- Beef jerky
- Cooked beef brisket in pouches
- Beef patties (fully cooked)
What's excluded
- Fresh or chilled beef → use
0201(Fresh meat falls under Chapter 2.) - Beef liver → use
160290(Heading 160250 explicitly excludes bovine livers.)
Common examples
- Libby's Corned Beef 340g
- Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky
- Canned beef stew meat
- Cooked roast beef slices
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this code for frozen raw beef burgers?
No, raw burgers are classified in Chapter 2. This code is for meat that is prepared (e.g., cooked, cured, or canned).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 30%
- Documentation: High sensitivity due to BSE (Mad Cow Disease) regulations; country of origin is critical.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Brazil, Argentina, Australia, USA
- Top importers: United Kingdom, USA, China
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Key takeaway
The primary code for canned beef and dried beef snacks like jerky.
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