Processing and preserving of meat

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Under Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, 'Manufacturing and Processing' is a Qualifying Activity. Forensic auditors will verify 'Substantial Transformation'—the process must result in a new product or a change in the Harmonized System (HS) code. If the activity is deemed mere 'trading' or 'distribution' without significant value-add, it may be reclassified as an Excluded Activity if the counterparty is a non-Free Zone Person.

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Legal Reference

Article 2, Clause 1(a) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

Audit Red Flag

Misclassifying 'simple packaging' or 'cold storage' as 'processing' to claim manufacturing status for meat products sold to mainland consumers.

7 licensable activities under this classification

Meat FreezingExternal approval required

Meat Products PreparationExternal approval required

Meat Products ManufacturingExternal approval required

Poultry Products PreparationExternal approval required

Poultry Products ManufacturingExternal approval required

Poultry Slaughtering & ProcessingExternal approval required

Slaughtering & Meat PreparingExternal approval required

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