Product classification
HS code for Chilled goat meat: 0204.50
Meat, of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Classification of chilled goat meat under HS 0204.50
HS code 0204.50 is the designated classification for meat of goats, whether it is fresh, chilled, or frozen. Unlike other meat categories in Chapter 2 where fresh/chilled and frozen products are separated into different subheadings, goat meat is consolidated under 0204.50. This classification is governed by the nature of the animal (Capra hircus). The term "meat" refers to the edible parts of the carcass, including skeletal muscle and attached fat. For a product to be classified here, it must be raw and not subjected to processes such as salting, drying, or smoking, which would move it to heading 0210. Chilled goat meat must be maintained at temperatures that ensure the internal temperature of the meat is between 0°C and 7°C to prevent spoilage while maintaining the "chilled" status. This code covers various presentations, including full carcasses, half-carcasses, and specific cuts like legs, shoulders, or loins, provided they are not further processed or seasoned.
- Covers
- Chilled goat carcasses
- Chilled goat half-carcasses
- Chilled goat meat cuts (bone-in or boneless)
- Fresh goat meat for retail sale
- Also under 0204.50
- Capra Foods goat meat
- Australian Goat Meat (various brands)
- Indian Goat Meat (various brands)
Codes often confused with 0204.50
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification involves sheep meat (lamb or mutton), which is classified under subheadings 0204.10 through 0204.43. While goats and sheep are related, the HS system maintains a strict distinction. Additionally, edible offal of goats (such as heart or liver) is classified under 0206.80 (fresh/chilled) or 0206.90 (frozen), rather than 0204.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020450 (the code used for chilled goat meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020450 (the code used for chilled goat meat) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 020450, not only chilled goat meat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $300M 57% of world exports
- 2 Kenya $109M 21% of world exports
- 3 France $23M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $523M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $164M 30% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$90M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Korea $66M 12% of world imports
World total: $553M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 chilled goat meat
Brazil classifies chilled goat meat under NCM 0204.50.00: HS 0204.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled goat meat
What is the HS code for Chilled goat meat?
The HS code for Chilled goat meat is 020450 (Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen). The HS code for chilled goat meat is 0204.50. This same code also applies to fresh and frozen goat meat.
How do I classify Chilled goat meat for customs?
Chilled goat meat is classified under HS code 020450 — Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include seasoned or marinated goat meat?
No, meat that has been seasoned, marinated, or cooked is classified under Chapter 16, specifically heading 1602, as prepared meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled goat meat (HS 020450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020450 (the code used for chilled goat meat) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($300M, 57% of world exports), Kenya ($109M) and France ($23M). World exports came to about $523M, 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 chilled goat meat (HS 020450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020450 (the code used for chilled goat meat) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($164M, 30% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $90M) and South Korea ($66M). World imports came to about $553M, 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.
Is the HS code for Chilled goat meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020450 for Chilled goat meat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chilled goat meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled goat meat (HS 020450) is classified under NCM 0204.50.00.