Meat of bovine animals — HTS 0201
Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled
Chapter 02 › Heading 0201
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0201 is a four-digit product category for meat of bovine animals that is fresh or chilled. It groups qualifying beef and other bovine meat based first on the animal and the product’s condition, not on a particular retail package or brand. “Fresh or chilled” generally means the meat has not been preserved by freezing; confirm the applicable legal definitions and product facts when the condition is unclear.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with heading 0201 and then follow the more specific subheadings. The remaining digits commonly distinguish the meat by product form or type, such as the cut, whether it is boneless or bone-in, or another description shown in the tariff schedule. Read the complete wording of each candidate provision, including legal notes and any statistical subdivisions, and classify the actual imported product rather than relying on a commercial name alone.
What to check
- Confirm that the meat is from a bovine animal and is fresh or chilled, rather than frozen or otherwise preserved.
- Document the exact product description, including the cut, bone-in or boneless status, and how it is presented or prepared.
- Compare the product facts with every nested subheading under 0201 and use the most specific provision that fits.
- Check the current HTSUS, chapter notes, and applicable general rules of interpretation before finalizing the eight-digit code.
- Obtain a customs-broker review or binding classification ruling when the cut, processing, or condition creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 0201 summary
Meat of bovine animals is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0201.10 | Carcasses and half-carcasses |
| 0201.20 | Other cuts with bone in |
| 0201.30 | Boneless |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0201?
Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.