0202.10.50.10 - Veal 🖩

This HTS category, 0202.10.50.10, specifically covers veal that has been frozen. It falls under the broader classification of "Meat of bovine animals, frozen," and further refines this to "Carcasses and half-carcasses." The inclusion of "veal" signifies that the bovine animals at the time of slaughter were young, typically under one year of age, and their meat is characterized by its paler color and more tender texture compared to adult beef.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0202.10.50.90 ("Other"), is crucial for accurate classification. While the sibling category encompasses all other frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals that are not veal, this specific subcategory is dedicated solely to veal. Therefore, the key differentiator lies in the age of the animal and the resulting characteristics of the meat.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 0202.10.50.10 is final once the goods meet the criteria of being frozen carcasses or half-carcasses of veal. Importers and exporters should ensure documentation clearly indicates that the product is veal to correctly apply this classification.