HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0206.90 – Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen
HS code 0206.90 is the 6-digit subheading for offal, edible, of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen. It is used for frozen lamb liver, frozen goat heart, frozen horse kidney, frozen sheep tongue and frozen lamb tripe.
What HS 0206.90 covers
This HS code covers frozen edible offal from sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules, or hinnies. Freezing extends the shelf life of these specialized offal products, enabling their global distribution to markets where they are valued for traditional dishes, specialty cuisine, or religious dietary requirements. Trade in these items is often driven by cultural demand and the need for a consistent supply that fresh products cannot always guarantee. Importers typically include countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia, as well as some European nations. Exporters are generally countries with large sheep, goat, or horse populations and established meat processing industries. Key aspects of trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring proper packaging to prevent quality degradation, and complying with international veterinary and food safety standards.
- Covers
- Frozen lamb liver
- Frozen goat heart
- Frozen horse kidney
- Frozen sheep tongue
- Frozen lamb tripe
- Frozen goat brain
- Frozen sheep intestines
- Examples
- Silver Fern Farms frozen lamb liver
- Alliance Group frozen sheep kidney
- Australian Lamb Company frozen lamb tripe
Codes often confused with 0206.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 020680 (fresh/chilled offal of these animals) due to similar product types but different preservation, or 0204 (frozen sheep/goat meat) if not clearly offal.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 020690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 020690 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 16% 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 $80M 40% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $54M 27% of world exports
- 3 Spain $13M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $200M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $34M 16% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $25M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $23M 11% of world imports
World total: $215M 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 0206.90
Brazil does not split HS 0206.90: its NCM code is 0206.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 02.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0206.90
What is HS code 020690?
HS code 020690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Offal, edible; of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen. This HS code covers frozen edible offal from sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules, or hinnies. Freezing extends the shelf life of these specialized offal products, enabling their global distribution to markets where they are valued for traditional dishes, specialty cuisine, or religious dietary requirements. Trade in these items is often driven by cultural demand and the need for a consistent supply that fresh products cannot always guarantee. Importers typically include countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia, as well as some European nations. Exporters are generally countries with large sheep, goat, or horse populations and established meat processing industries. Key aspects of trade involve maintaining the cold chain, ensuring proper packaging to prevent quality degradation, and complying with international veterinary and food safety standards.
What products fall under HS code 020690?
Frozen lamb liver, frozen goat heart, frozen horse kidney, frozen sheep tongue, frozen lamb tripe, frozen goat brain, frozen sheep intestines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 020690?
Often confused with 020680 (fresh/chilled offal of these animals) due to similar product types but different preservation, or 0204 (frozen sheep/goat meat) if not clearly offal.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 020690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 020690 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($80M, 40% of world exports), New Zealand ($54M) and Spain ($13M). World exports came to about $200M, 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 020690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 020690 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($34M, 16% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($25M) and the United States ($23M). World imports came to about $215M, 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 020690 structured?
HS code 020690 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 020690?
In Brazil, HS code 020690 is NCM 0206.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.