India HS Code

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

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. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

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

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), 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 India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 020500 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), 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; India 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 India

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

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 020500 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 020500 in India?

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

Is HS code 020500 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 020500?

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