HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0204.22 – Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled
HS code 0204.22 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled. It is used for lamb shoulder with bone, lamb leg with bone, lamb chops (bone-in), mutton ribs with bone and lamb rack (bone-in).
What HS 0204.22 covers
This category covers fresh or chilled sheep and lamb meat that has been butchered into specific cuts but still retains the bone, excluding whole carcasses. This is a significant segment in the global meat trade, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors that prefer bone-in cuts for flavor and traditional cooking methods. Major importers are often countries with high per capita lamb/sheep consumption or those with limited domestic production, such as the UK, France, and the USA. Exporters are typically large sheep-producing nations like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, which have established processing capabilities. Key considerations include proper chilling, precise butchery for specific cuts like legs, shoulders, and chops, and adherence to veterinary and food safety standards to ensure product quality and shelf life during international transit. The demand for these cuts is often driven by cultural preferences and culinary traditions.
- Covers
- Lamb shoulder with bone
- Lamb leg with bone
- Lamb chops (bone-in)
- Mutton ribs with bone
- Lamb rack (bone-in)
- Mutton shanks with bone
- Lamb neck with bone
- Lamb breast with bone
- Examples
- Australian Lamb Leg (bone-in)
- New Zealand Lamb Chops
- British Lamb Shoulder
- Irish Lamb Rack
- US Lamb Ribs
Codes often confused with 0204.22
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 020421 (carcasses) and 020423 (boneless cuts); confusion arises if the bone is removed or if it's a whole carcass.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020422, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020422 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $814M 53% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $318M 21% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $130M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $594M 41% of world imports
- 2 France $168M 12% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $76M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0204.22
Brazil does not split HS 0204.22: its NCM code is 0204.22.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0204.22
What is HS code 020422?
HS code 020422 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled. This category covers fresh or chilled sheep and lamb meat that has been butchered into specific cuts but still retains the bone, excluding whole carcasses. This is a significant segment in the global meat trade, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors that prefer bone-in cuts for flavor and traditional cooking methods. Major importers are often countries with high per capita lamb/sheep consumption or those with limited domestic production, such as the UK, France, and the USA. Exporters are typically large sheep-producing nations like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, which have established processing capabilities. Key considerations include proper chilling, precise butchery for specific cuts like legs, shoulders, and chops, and adherence to veterinary and food safety standards to ensure product quality and shelf life during international transit. The demand for these cuts is often driven by cultural preferences and culinary traditions.
What products fall under HS code 020422?
Lamb shoulder with bone, Lamb leg with bone, Lamb chops (bone-in), Mutton ribs with bone, Lamb rack (bone-in), Mutton shanks with bone, Lamb neck with bone, Lamb breast with bone
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020422?
This code is distinct from 020421 (carcasses) and 020423 (boneless cuts); confusion arises if the bone is removed or if it's a whole carcass.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020422?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020422 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($814M, 53% of world exports), New Zealand ($318M) and the United Kingdom ($130M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 020422?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020422 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($594M, 41% of world imports), France ($168M) and South Korea ($76M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 020422 structured?
HS code 020422 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020422?
In Brazil, HS code 020422 is NCM 0204.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.