0504.00.00.20 - Hog

This HTS classification, 0504.00.00.20, specifically covers hog intestines that have been prepared for use as sausage casings. This includes intestines that are cleaned, processed, and treated to be suitable for manufacturing sausages. The preparation can involve salting, drying, smoking, or freezing to preserve them and make them ready for industrial use in the food production sector.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0504.00.00.40, which is designated for "Other" animal guts, bladders, and stomachs. While both fall under the broader heading of animal by-products, 0504.00.00.20 is exclusively for hog intestines specifically prepared for sausage casings, whereas the "Other" category would encompass a wider range of animal parts like stomachs, bladders, or intestines not intended for this specific purpose.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0504.00.00.20. Classification within this sub-heading relies on the specific preparation and intended use of the hog intestines. The key defining characteristic is their suitability and readiness for immediate employment in the production of sausages.