HTS Chapter 2 — Meat and Edible Meat Offal Tariff Rates (2026)

Includes fresh, chilled, and frozen meat of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry, as well as edible offal and variety meats.

Rate Overview

4.4%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 2

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
0201	Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled	4%	N/A	N/A
0202	Meat of bovine animals, frozen	4%	N/A	N/A
0203	Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen	Free	N/A	N/A
0207	Meat and edible offal of poultry	5%	N/A	N/A
0204	Meat of sheep or goats	Free	N/A	N/A

Common Products

Beef cutsPork cutsLamb and muttonChicken partsTurkey meatFrozen meatEdible offalCured meats

Meat and Edible Meat Offal fall under Chapter 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, one of the moderate-duty product categories. Includes fresh, chilled, and frozen meat of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry, as well as edible offal and variety meats. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 4.4%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Beef cuts, Pork cuts, Lamb and mutton, Chicken parts, Turkey meat, Frozen meat, Edible offal, Cured meats. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 1, Chapter 5, Chapter 16, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 2 (Meat and Edible Meat Offal)?

The average MFN duty rate for meat and edible meat offal is 4.4%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 2?

Chapter 2 covers meat and edible meat offal, including Beef cuts, Pork cuts, Lamb and mutton, Chicken parts, Turkey meat. Related chapters include Chapter 1, Chapter 5, Chapter 16.

Are meat and edible meat offal subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.