Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the… (heading 0207): importing markets
HS heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal of poultry of the species Gallus domesticus, plus related poultry species under its…
Published on 29 September 2026Updated on 29 September 2026
HS heading 0207 covers fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal of poultry of the species Gallus domesticus, plus related poultry species under its 31 subheadings. Germany, China and the United Kingdom lead world imports, with Spain itself importing over 800 million USD in the latest consolidated year. For a Spanish exporter, this heading means dealing with veterinary health certification and country-specific import conditions on top of any tariff or quota that applies to the exact subheading and destination.
Fact sheet
- Code
- 0207
- Chapter
- 02 · Meat and edible meat offal
- Subheadings
- 31
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,284,922,561 |
| China | 2,943,810,622 |
| United Kingdom | 2,635,635,959 |
| France | 2,473,372,246 |
| Mexico | 2,135,286,333 |
| Netherlands | 1,911,787,431 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,551,967,024 |
| Japan | 1,442,553,511 |
| Spain | 813,588,270 |
| Belgium | 811,817,064 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 788,560,833 |
| Austria | 584,698,276 |
| Czechia | 581,165,036 |
| Canada | 571,968,276 |
| Philippines | 565,060,396 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 29 September 2026
What to check before exporting under heading 0207
Heading 0207 groups 31 subheadings that separate whole birds from cuts, and fresh or chilled product from frozen. The applicable tariff, any quota and the specific import conditions depend on which of these 31 subheadings the product falls under and on the destination country, so the exact 6, 8 or 10-digit code has to be confirmed before quoting a price or a delivery term.
For an exporter shipping from Spain, the tariff and any preferential treatment for a given destination are looked up in Access2Markets using the full commodity code and the country of destination. Access2Markets also lists the non-tariff requirements that the EU has notified for that market, which for poultry meat typically include health certification.
Poultry meat and offal are animal products, so exports from the EU normally require an official veterinary health certificate issued under the destination country's import conditions, in addition to compliance with EU hygiene rules for meat of poultry origin. The specific certificate model and the list of establishments authorised to export depend on the importing country and are agreed bilaterally between that country's veterinary authority and the European Commission.
Within the EU, an exporter based in Spain moving product to another member state does not face customs duties, but still has to meet the destination's own health and labelling controls for poultry meat. For exports outside the EU, both the tariff and the veterinary conditions have to be checked for the specific country, since neither is uniform across the markets shown in the import table above.
China, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Japan appear among the largest importers of this heading, and all of them apply their own registration and certification requirements for foreign meat establishments rather than accepting EU-wide approval automatically. Confirming whether the exporting plant is already listed as authorised for the destination market is a necessary step before any shipment, and that list is held by the destination country's veterinary or customs authority.
Does HS code 0207 cover processed poultry products like sausages or ready meals?
No. Heading 0207 is limited to fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal of poultry; once the product is cooked, cured or otherwise processed it falls under a different heading, generally in chapter 16.
Is the tariff the same for all 31 subheadings under 0207?
No. Each subheading covers a different cut or presentation (whole bird, breast, leg, offal, fresh versus frozen) and can carry a different tariff and quota depending on the destination. The applicable rate has to be checked for the exact subheading and country in Access2Markets.
What certification does a poultry meat shipment from Spain typically need for a non-EU market?
An official veterinary health certificate issued according to the importing country's requirements, plus proof that the exporting establishment is registered as authorised for that market. The exact certificate model and the authorised establishment list vary by destination and are set by bilateral agreement with the EU.
Why does Spain appear as both an exporter and a top importer of this heading?
Spain is a significant poultry producer but also imports specific cuts and offal that domestic supply does not cover in full, which is why it ranks among the top importing markets in the trade data alongside its own export activity.
Where can an exporter confirm the exact subheading for a specific cut of poultry?
The binding classification is confirmed through the customs authority of the exporting country, in Spain the Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT), or by checking the TARIC nomenclature, since the correct 8 or 10-digit code determines both the tariff and the import conditions that apply.
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