HS Code:
The 'Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled' category, typically classified under HS Code 0204 (for sheep or goat meat) or 0201/0202 (for bovine meat), encompasses various cuts of meat and edible offal from animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs that are not frozen. This category includes products like livers, kidneys, hearts, and specific meat cuts that are traded globally for direct consumption or further processing. These products are highly perishable, requiring strict cold chain logistics, and are subject to rigorous health and safety regulations due to the risk of contamination and disease transmission.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain Asian countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Growing demand for premium cuts in Asia
Increased exports to countries like China and Japan, driven by rising disposable incomes and preference for high-quality meat products.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable and ethical sourcing
Consumers in Europe and North America are favoring meat from humane and environmentally friendly practices, influencing exporter certifications.
2020-2022
Impact of disease outbreaks
Temporary trade bans and restrictions due to outbreaks like African Swine Fever have disrupted supply chains, particularly affecting offal exports.
2019-2022
After a temporary suspension due to a case of atypical BSE (mad cow disease), China resumed imports of Brazilian beef cuts and offal, stabilizing trade flows.
March 2023
Positive for Brazilian exporters, with an expected increase in trade volume by 10% in 2023.
The European Union introduced stricter sanitary and phytosanitary measures for meat imports, requiring additional certifications for offal and fresh cuts.
January 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters, potentially reducing trade competitiveness for smaller suppliers.
An updated trade agreement reduced tariffs on US beef cuts and offal entering Japan, boosting export potential.
October 2022
Expected to increase US exports to Japan by USD 200 million annually.