0207.60.20.00 - Not cut in pieces, frozen

This HTS classification covers whole, unfrozen guinea fowls that are preserved through freezing. The key determinant for classification under 0207.60.20.00 is the combination of the animal (guinea fowl), its form (not cut into pieces), and its preservation method (frozen). This category specifically excludes any guinea fowl that has been processed into portions, such as breasts, wings, or legs, or any that are fresh or chilled.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS code 0207.60.10.00 covers the same unfrozen guinea fowl, but only if they are fresh or chilled, lacking the preservation by freezing. Similarly, codes 0207.60.30.00 and 0207.60.40.00 address other forms of guinea fowl (fatty livers and other preparations) that are also fresh or chilled. The remaining frozen category, 0207.60.60, is a broader classification for "Other, frozen" guinea fowl and would typically encompass frozen guinea fowl that *are* cut into pieces, whereas 0207.60.20.00 specifically requires the fowl to be whole or not cut.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise criteria that define this specific product: whole guinea fowl, in a frozen state. Importers and exporters should ensure that the goods precisely match these specifications to avoid misclassification. Any deviation, such as the fowl being cut or preserved through chilling or refrigeration, would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.