Heading 1602

Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects

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Heading 1602 covers meat, meat offal, blood and insects that have been prepared or preserved, such as canned, cooked, cured or made into prepared meals. It is split first by the animal or material involved: homogenized preparations, liver, poultry of heading 0105, swine, bovine animals, and other. Each of those groups is then divided by form, for example prepared meals, airtight containers, container size, and whether cereals or vegetables are present.

Products in this heading

Canned corned beef in airtight containers
Canned chicken or turkey prepared meals
Cooked boneless ham packed in airtight pouches
Pork luncheon meat in cans
Goose liver pate
Homogenized meat jars for infants
Beef stew or meatball prepared meals
Prepared frog meat

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the main animal material: poultry of heading 0105, swine, bovine animals, liver, or other.
Check whether the product is homogenized and put up for retail sale for infants, young children or dietetic use.
Decide whether the product is a prepared meal or a plain prepared or preserved item.
Check whether it is packed in airtight containers and, if so, whether the container holds less than 1 kg.
For bovine and swine goods, check whether the preparation contains cereals or vegetables, and whether it is cured or pickled.

Often confused with

Fresh, chilled or frozen pork carcasses and cuts
Unprepared meat of chapter 2 stays in its own heading.
Heading 0203
Sausages and similar meat products in casings
Sausages have their own heading in chapter 16.
Canned tuna or other prepared fish
Prepared or preserved fish is classified in heading 1604.
Heading 1604
Meat extracts and meat juices
Extracts and juices are covered by heading 1603, not 1602.
Cooked shrimp or crab meat
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs go to heading 1605.
Heading 1605

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for canned chicken prepared meals?

Canned chicken prepared meals in airtight containers are classified under 1602.32.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.4%.

What is the duty on canned corned beef?

Corned beef in airtight containers is classified under 1602.50.07.20 when the container holds less than 1 kg, and under 1602.50.07.40 otherwise. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify homogenized meat baby food?

Homogenized preparations put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or for dietetic purposes go under 1602.10.10.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 1.9%. If the product is put up for young children and is canned, use 1602.10.50.60 at a general (MFN) rate of 6.4%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.