0201.10.50.10 - Veal

This HTS category, 0201.10.50.10, specifically classifies "Veal" within the broader context of fresh or chilled meat of bovine animals, presented as carcasses and half-carcasses. This designation applies to the complete or divided bodies of young bovine animals, not further processed beyond basic butchery, and importantly, must be refrigerated but not frozen. The "Veal" designation implies the meat originates from bovine animals typically under one year of age, often younger, which distinguishes it from beef (meat from older cattle) in terms of physical characteristics and market application.

The distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 0201.10.50.90 (Other), lies precisely in the specific identification of the meat as veal. While the sibling category would encompass carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals that are fresh or chilled and do not meet the specific criteria for veal, this classification is reserved for those that do. Therefore, importers must ensure accurate identification of the animal's age at the time of slaughter to correctly apply the appropriate classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under this specific HTS code. Classification stops at this detailed level, meaning that any product meeting the criteria of fresh or chilled veal carcasses or half-carcasses falls directly under 0201.10.50.10. Accurate documentation supporting the age of the bovine animal is crucial for proper customs declaration.