Japan HS Code

HS Code 020840: Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) in Japan

Q: Is HS code 020840 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 020840 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 020840?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 020840 in Japan?

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

What is HS Code 020840 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 020840 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 020840 belongs to Section I: Live animals; animal products, Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal, Heading 0208: Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen.

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Classification Path of HS Code 020840 in Japan

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 02

Meat and edible meat offal

HS Code 0208

Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen

HS Code 020840

Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)

HS Code 020840000

Other meat and edible meat offal (fresh, chilled or frozen) > - Of Cetacea, Sirenia and Pinnipedia その他の肉及び食用のくず肉（生鮮のもの及び冷蔵し又は冷凍したものに限る。） > －くじら目のもの、海牛目のもの及び鰭脚下目のもの

HS Code 020840011

Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen > Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses(mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) > - Of whales

HS Code 020840090

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 020840 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 0208

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 0208

1 020890: Other $2.9M 2 020840: Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) $491.8K 3 020810: Of rabbits or hares $485.5K

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 0208

1 020850: Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles) $128.1K

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Related HS Code to Japan Marine Mammal Meat (020840)

HS Code 020840000

Other meat and edible meat offal (fresh, chilled or frozen) > - Of Cetacea, Sirenia and Pinnipedia

Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

HS Code 020860

Of camels and other camelids (Camelidae)

HS Code 020890

Other

HS Code 020110

Carcases and halfcarcases

HS Code 020120

Other cuts with bone in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 020840 in Japan?

HS code 020840 covers Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) in Japan. It sits in Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal), Heading 0208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 020840 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 020840?

Where can I officially look up HS code 020840 in Japan?