0205.00.00.00 - Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

This HTS category, 0205.00.00.00, encompasses the edible meat derived from horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. The classification applies regardless of whether the meat is presented in its fresh, chilled, or frozen state. This specifically covers the flesh of these equidae intended for consumption, distinguishing it from live animals or other animal products.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling entries within Chapter 02, which covers edible meat of other animals. For instance, Category 0201 would cover bovine meats, 0203 swine meats, and 0204 sheep and goat meats. Category 0205.00.00.00 is exclusively reserved for the meat of the specified equidae and does not include meat from other animal species, even if processed similarly.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0205.00.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification at this level relies solely on the accurate identification of the animal source (horses, asses, mules, or hinnies) and the state of the meat (fresh, chilled, or frozen). Any preparation beyond these basic forms, such as cooked or preserved meat, would likely fall under different HTS subheadings.