Benin HS Code

HS Code 020500: Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen in Benin

Q: Is HS code 020500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 020500 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 020500?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 020500 in Benin?

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What is HS Code 020500 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 020500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 020500 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal, Heading 0205: Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen.

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Classification Path of HS Code 020500 in Benin

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 02

Meat and edible meat offal

HS Code 0205

Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 020500

Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 0205000000

Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 020500 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Related HS Code to Benin Horse and Equine Meat (020500)

HS Code 0205000000

Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 020110

Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled : Carcases and halfcarcases

HS Code 020120

Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled : Other cuts with bone in

HS Code 020130

Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled : Boneless

HS Code 020210

Meat of bovine animals, frozen : Carcases and halfcarcases

HS Code 020220

Meat of bovine animals, frozen : Other cuts with bone in

HS Code 020230

Meat of bovine animals, frozen : Boneless

HS Code 020311

Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled : Carcases and halfcarcases

HS Code 020312

Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled : Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in

HS Code 020319

Meat of swine, fresh, chilled or frozen : Fresh or chilled : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 020500 in Benin?

HS code 020500 covers Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen in Benin. It sits in Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal), Heading 0205 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 020500 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 020500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 020500 in Benin?