Chapter 02 HSN Codes: Meat and Edible Meat Offal | GST Rates & Compliance 2026

OF WHALES, DOLPHINES 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 SUB-ORDER PINNIPEDIA)

Open

020840000% GST

OF WHALES, DOLPHINES 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 SUB-ORDER PINNIPEDIA)

Open

0208500% GST

OF REPTILES (INCLUDING SNAKES AND TURTLES)

Open

020850000% GST

OF REPTILES (INCLUDING SNAKES AND TURTLES)

Open

0208600% GST

OF CAMELS AND OTHER CAMELIDS (CAMELIDAE)

Open

020860000% GST

OF CAMELS AND OTHER CAMELIDS (CAMELIDAE)

Open

0208900% GST

OTHER :

Open

020890100% GST

OF WILD ANIMALS

Open

020890900% GST

OTHER

Open

0209

Typical items: PIG FAT, FREE OF LEAN MEAT AND POUTRY FAT, NOT RENDERED OR OTHERWISE…

0% GST6 codesOpen heading 0209

02090% GST

PIG FAT, FREE OF LEAN MEAT AND POUTRY FAT, NOT RENDERED OR OTHERWISE EXTRACTED, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN, SALTED, IN BRINE, DRIED OR SMOKED

Open

0209000% GST

PIG FAT, FREE OF LEAN MEAT AND POULTRY FAT, NOT RENDERED OR OTHERWISE EXTRACTED, FRESH, CHILLED, FROZEN, SALTED, IN BRINE, DRIED OR SMOKED

Open

0209100% GST

OF PIGS

Open

020910000% GST

OF PIGS

Open

0209900% GST

OTHER

Open

020990000% GST

OTHER

Open

0210

Typical items: MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL, SALTED, IN BRINE, DRIED OR SMOKED, EDIBLE…

0% GST17 codesOpen heading 0210

02100% GST

MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL, SALTED, IN BRINE, DRIED OR SMOKED, EDIBLE FLOURS AND MEALS OF MEAT OR MEAT OFFAL

Open

0210110% GST

HAMS, SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF, WITH BONE IN

Open

021011000% GST

HAMS, SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF, WITH BONE IN

Open

0210120% GST

BELLIES (STREAKY) AND CUTS THEREOF

Open

021012000% GST

BELLIES (STREAKY) AND CUTS THEREOF

Open

0210190% GST

OTHER

Open

021019000% GST

OTHER

Open

0210200% GST

MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS

Open

021020000% GST

MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS

Open

0210910% GST

OF PRIMATES

Open

021091000% GST

OF PRIMATES

Open

0210920% GST

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 SUB-ORDER PINNIPEDIA)

Open

021092000% GST

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 SUB-ORDER PINNIPEDIA)

Open

0210930% GST

OF REPTILES (INCLUDING SNAKES AND TURTLES)

Open

021093000% GST

OF REPTILES (INCLUDING SNAKES AND TURTLES)

Open

0210990% GST

OTHER

Open

021099000% GST

OTHER

Open

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Analysis of Chapter 02

Meat and edible meat offal. Fresh/Chilled meat sold in loose form is Exempt. Frozen and branded/packed meat attracts GST (usually 5% or 12%).

Included

Meat of bovine animals (Fresh/Frozen)
Meat of swine
Meat of sheep or goats
Poultry meat
Edible offal (liver, kidney)

Excluded

Live animalsGo to Ch 01
Seafood / FishGo to Ch 03
Sausages / Canned MeatGo to Ch 16

Expert insights

Key distinction is 'Frozen vs Fresh' and 'Branded vs Unbranded'. Unbranded fresh meat = 0% GST.

• Meat (Ch 02) vs Prepared Meat (Ch 16): Ch 02 is for fresh/frozen. Ch 16 is for cooked/cured/canned items.

Compliance checklist

• 4-digit HSN: turnover-based rules apply (B2B often needs HSN).
• 6-digit HSN: typically required beyond higher turnover thresholds.
• Export/Import: use full code as per customs documents.

FAQs for Chapter 02

Is loose meat exempt from GST?▾

Generally, yes. Fresh/chilled meat sold loose is often Nil rated. Pre-packaged & labelled meat usually attracts 5% GST.

Where do sausages fall?▾

Sausages fall under Chapter 16 (Prepared Meat), not Chapter 02.

Does poultry meat fall here?▾

Yes, fresh or frozen poultry meat is under Chapter 02.

Sources & accuracy

GST Portal (India)

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CBIC (Notifications / Circulars)

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Related chapters

01Live Animals

03Fish and Crustaceans, Molluscs

16Preparations of Meat, of Fish

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Meat and Edible Meat Offal

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Typical items: MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, FRESH OR CHILLED

Typical items: MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, FROZEN

Typical items: MEAT OF SWINE, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN.

Typical items: MEAT OF SHEEP OR GOATS, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN

Typical items: MEAT OF HORSES, ASSES, MULES OR HINNIES, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN

Typical items: EDIBLE OFFAL OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SWINE, SHEEP, GOATS, HORSES, ASSES…

Typical items: MEAT AND EDIBLE OFFAL, OF THE POULTRY OF HEADING 0105, FRESH, CHILLED…

Typical items: OTHER MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN

Typical items: PIG FAT, FREE OF LEAN MEAT AND POUTRY FAT, NOT RENDERED OR OTHERWISE…

Typical items: MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL, SALTED, IN BRINE, DRIED OR SMOKED, EDIBLE…

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Analysis of Chapter 02

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FAQs for Chapter 02

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Typical items: MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, FRESH OR CHILLED

Typical items: MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, FROZEN

Typical items: MEAT OF SWINE, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN.

Typical items: MEAT OF SHEEP OR GOATS, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN

Typical items: MEAT OF HORSES, ASSES, MULES OR HINNIES, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN

Typical items: EDIBLE OFFAL OF BOVINE ANIMALS, SWINE, SHEEP, GOATS, HORSES, ASSES…

Typical items: MEAT AND EDIBLE OFFAL, OF THE POULTRY OF HEADING 0105, FRESH, CHILLED…

Typical items: OTHER MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN

Typical items: PIG FAT, FREE OF LEAN MEAT AND POUTRY FAT, NOT RENDERED OR OTHERWISE…

Typical items: MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL, SALTED, IN BRINE, DRIED OR SMOKED, EDIBLE…