0203 - Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen:
Sub-classifications
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0203 1100 00
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0203 19
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Overview
Category 0203 specifically covers meat derived from swine, including fresh, chilled, or frozen preparations. This classification encompasses the edible flesh of pigs, excluding live animals and offal. The physical state of the meat – whether it is refrigerated to just above freezing point or preserved through freezing – is a key determinant for classification within this heading.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings in Chapter 01 is crucial. While Chapter 01 deals with live animals, such as swine (0103), Category 0203 focuses exclusively on the meat *after* the animal has been slaughtered and processed. Therefore, if an item is alive and intended for breeding or slaughter, it falls under Chapter 01; if it is the harvested flesh of a swine, it is classified here under 0203.
Within Category 0203, further subdivisions exist to differentiate based on the method of preservation. The subcategories ": Fresh or chilled:" and ": Frozen:" allow for precise classification based on whether the meat has been kept at refrigerated temperatures or subjected to freezing. This distinction is important for customs purposes, as it can affect duties, import regulations, and veterinary health requirements.