HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0204.41 – Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen
HS code 0204.41 is the 6-digit subheading for meat, of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen. It is used for frozen mutton carcasses, frozen ewe half-carcasses, frozen ram carcasses, frozen adult sheep sides and frozen mature sheep carcasses.
What HS 0204.41 covers
This category encompasses frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of adult sheep, explicitly excluding lamb. Often referred to as mutton, this meat has a more robust flavor and firmer texture compared to lamb, making it suitable for specific culinary applications, including stews, curries, and processed meat products. International trade in frozen mutton carcasses is driven by demand from regions where mutton is a traditional staple or where it offers a more cost-effective protein source. Exporters, primarily from countries with large sheep populations like Australia and New Zealand, focus on efficient processing and freezing to ensure product longevity. Importers often include developing nations and countries with diverse ethnic populations seeking specific flavor profiles or economical meat options.
- Covers
- Frozen mutton carcasses
- Frozen ewe half-carcasses
- Frozen ram carcasses
- Frozen adult sheep sides
- Frozen mature sheep carcasses
- Examples
- New Zealand Mutton (frozen)
- Australian Mutton (frozen)
- British Mutton (frozen)
Codes often confused with 0204.41
Common mistake. Often confused with 020430 (frozen lamb carcasses) due to the general "sheep" category, but 020441 specifically excludes lamb, referring to older animals.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020441, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020441 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% 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 New Zealand $131M 47% of world exports
- 2 Australia $76M 27% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $45M 16% of world exports
World total: $277M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $118M 36% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $30M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 United States $25M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $329M 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 0204.41
Brazil does not split HS 0204.41: its NCM code is 0204.41.00.
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 0204.41
What is HS code 020441?
HS code 020441 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen. This category encompasses frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of adult sheep, explicitly excluding lamb. Often referred to as mutton, this meat has a more robust flavor and firmer texture compared to lamb, making it suitable for specific culinary applications, including stews, curries, and processed meat products. International trade in frozen mutton carcasses is driven by demand from regions where mutton is a traditional staple or where it offers a more cost-effective protein source. Exporters, primarily from countries with large sheep populations like Australia and New Zealand, focus on efficient processing and freezing to ensure product longevity. Importers often include developing nations and countries with diverse ethnic populations seeking specific flavor profiles or economical meat options.
What products fall under HS code 020441?
Frozen mutton carcasses, frozen ewe half-carcasses, frozen ram carcasses, frozen adult sheep sides, frozen mature sheep carcasses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020441?
Often confused with 020430 (frozen lamb carcasses) due to the general "sheep" category, but 020441 specifically excludes lamb, referring to older animals.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020441?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020441 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($131M, 47% of world exports), Australia ($76M) and Saudi Arabia ($45M). World exports came to about $277M, 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 020441?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020441 in UN Comtrade data were China ($118M, 36% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($30M) and the United States ($25M). World imports came to about $329M, 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 020441 structured?
HS code 020441 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020441?
In Brazil, HS code 020441 is NCM 0204.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.