Meat of bovine animals — HTS 0202
Meat of bovine animals, frozen
Chapter 02 › Heading 0202
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 0202 is a four-digit product category for frozen meat of bovine animals, such as frozen beef. It groups the goods at a broad level; the heading itself is not usually the complete classification used for entry or duty calculation.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product through the subheadings and tariff lines. The details may distinguish the meat by characteristics such as the specific cut or part, whether it is boneless or with bone, and other product descriptions shown in the current HTSUS. Read all indented provisions, legal notes, and statistical suffixes rather than choosing a code based only on a product name.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is meat of a bovine animal and is frozen when entered; do not assume chilled or prepared products belong in heading 0202.
- Identify the exact cut or part, including whether it is boneless or bone-in, and compare it with the wording of the available subheadings.
- Check the current HTSUS for the complete eight-digit tariff line, including any statistical suffix and relevant unit-of-quantity instructions.
- Keep product specifications, invoices, packing information, photos, and processing details that support the classification.
- Ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection when the cut, processing, origin, or other facts make classification uncertain.
HTS heading 0202 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 |
|---|---|
| 0202.10 | Carcasses and half-carcasses |
| 0202.20 | Other cuts with bone in |
| 0202.30 | Boneless |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0202?
Meat of bovine animals, frozen. 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.