1602.50.21.20 - In containers holding less than 1 kg

This HTS category, 1602.50.21.20, specifically classifies prepared or preserved meats of bovine animals that are packaged in containers holding less than one kilogram. This classification applies to a variety of beef products, such as cooked beef, beef pâtés, or beef in gravy, provided they meet the weight and containment criteria. The key distinguishing factor for this subcategory is its packaging size, focusing on individual or smaller retail-sized portions.

This category is a subset of the broader classification for "Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects: Of bovine animals: Other: Not containing cereals or vegetables: Other: In airtight containers." The sibling category, 1602.50.21.40, covers similar airtight packaged beef products but does not specify a weight limit per container, implying larger or bulk packaging. Therefore, the decisive factor for selecting 1602.50.21.20 is the net weight of the product within its airtight container being strictly under 1 kilogram.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under 1602.50.21.20. Classification at this level is definitive for bovine meat products that are prepared or preserved, presented in airtight containers, and packed in quantities less than 1 kg per container. Importers should carefully verify the net weight of individual containers to ensure correct classification and compliance.