1602.50.90.20 - Prepared meals 🖩

This HTS subheading, 1602.50.90.20, encompasses "Prepared meals" that are specifically made from bovine meat or meat offal. These are typically ready-to-eat or require minimal preparation, often containing a combination of bovine meat with other ingredients such as vegetables, grains, or sauces, presented as a complete meal. The key characteristic is the inclusion of bovine meat as a primary component within a prepared meal format.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1602.50.90.40, which is also classified under "Other" prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects of bovine animals. While both fall under the broader "Other" designation, 1602.50.90.40 likely covers prepared bovine products that are not specifically "meals" in the traditional sense, such as single-ingredient preparations or those not intended as a full course. This distinction relies on the intended use and composition of the product as either a standalone meal or a component.

As a leaf node, this subheading has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification here is definitive based on the product meeting the criteria of a prepared meal containing bovine meat or offal. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product's description, ingredients, and presentation align with the definition of a prepared meal to ensure correct classification.