0201.10 - Carcasses and half-carcasses:

This HTS category, 0201.10, specifically covers whole carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals, presented in a fresh or chilled state. This means the entire animal, either as a whole unit or divided longitudinally into two halves, is included, provided it has not been frozen. The focus is on the primal cut of the animal before further fabrication into smaller portions.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike 0201.20, which pertains to other cuts that still contain bone but are not entire carcasses or half-carcasses, or 0201.30, which exclusively covers boneless cuts, 0201.10 is reserved for the largest, most unprocessed forms of fresh or chilled beef. The presence or absence of bone, and the completeness of the animal's structure, are the key differentiators.

The subcategories within 0201.10 provide for specific circumstances under which these carcasses or half-carcasses may be entered. 0201.10.05 and 0201.10.10 are designated for goods that meet specific conditions outlined in general note 15 and additional U.S. note 3, respectively, implying preferential treatment or specific import requirements. The residual category, 0201.10.50, serves as a catch-all for all other fresh or chilled bovine carcasses and half-carcasses that do not fall under these specific provisions.