What is the HS code for fresh lamb?
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HS-4 · Heading
0204 — Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen
Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0204 when importing or exporting meat of sheep or goats, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. For example, if you're shipping fresh lamb carcasses to a distributor, this is the correct classification.
When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 020410 covers fresh or chilled lamb carcasses, while 020421 is for sheep carcasses excluding lamb. If your shipment includes whole sheep but not lamb, choose 020421.
If you have cuts of meat, 020422 applies to bone-in cuts of sheep (including lamb), while 020423 is for boneless cuts. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff classification and compliance.
For frozen products, HS-6 lines like 020430 and 020441 follow the same logic as fresh and chilled. Ensure you classify correctly based on whether the meat is lamb or sheep and whether it’s a carcass or cut.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 0204 · sheep meat classification · goat meat import · fresh lamb carcasses · frozen sheep cuts · meat of goats · chilled sheep meat · meat tariff codes · sheep carcass HS code · boneless sheep meat
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Fresh lamb carcasses for a restaurant supply
- Chilled sheep cuts with bone for a butcher shop
- Frozen boneless sheep meat for processing
- Fresh goat meat for a specialty grocery store
- Frozen lamb half-carcasses for export
- Chilled sheep carcasses for local markets
Common questions
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What HS code should I use for goat meat?
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How do I determine the correct HS classification for meat?
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What are the requirements for importing sheep carcasses?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What does HS-4 0204 cover?
- HS-4 0204 covers fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of sheep or goats, including various cuts and carcasses.
- How do I choose between HS-6 lines under 0204?
- Consider the type of meat (lamb vs. sheep), whether it's fresh or frozen, and if it's a carcass or cut.
- Can I classify frozen goat meat under HS-4 0204?
- Yes, frozen goat meat is classified under **HS-6 020450**.
- What is the difference between carcasses and cuts in HS-4 0204?
- Carcasses refer to whole animals, while cuts are portions of meat, which can be bone-in or boneless.
- Are there specific import regulations for sheep meat?
- Yes, importing sheep meat may require compliance with health regulations and tariffs specific to your country.
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HS-6 subheadings (9)
- 020410Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled
- 020421Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled
- 020422Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled
- 020423Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
- 020430Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen
- 020441Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen
- 020442Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen
- 020443Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen
- 020450Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen