Product classification
HS code for Chilled lamb carcass: 0204.10
Meat, of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Classification of chilled lamb carcass under HS 0204.10
Chilled lamb carcasses are classified under HS code 0204.10. This classification is found in Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 is dedicated to the meat of sheep or goats, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. The subheading 0204.10 is specifically for "lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled." In the context of the Harmonized System, "lamb" refers to young sheep, typically under twelve months of age. The distinction between a carcass (the whole body of the animal after slaughter and dressing) and specific cuts (like legs or shoulders) is vital for correct coding. Furthermore, the "fresh or chilled" status distinguishes this code from 0204.30, which covers frozen lamb carcasses. Chilled meat is defined as meat that has been cooled to a low temperature without being frozen, preserving the cellular structure and texture of the fresh product. This code is subject to strict veterinary inspections and requires health certificates to ensure the meat is fit for human consumption and free from diseases like foot-and-mouth disease.
- Covers
- Whole lamb carcasses, chilled
- Half-carcasses of lamb, fresh
- Chilled carcasses of young sheep (under 12 months)
- Fresh lamb carcasses for butchery
- Dressed lamb carcasses, chilled
- Also under 0204.10
- New Zealand Spring Lamb fresh carcass
- Australian Lamb Company chilled lamb
- Welsh Lamb fresh carcass
- Irish Lamb fresh half carcass
Codes often confused with 0204.10
Common mistake. A common error is using 0204.10 for older sheep carcasses (mutton), which should be classified under 0204.21 if fresh or chilled. Another mistake is classifying frozen lamb carcasses here; those belong under 0204.30. Additionally, individual cuts of lamb (such as legs, loins, or chops) that are not whole or half-carcasses must be classified under 0204.22 (fresh/chilled) or 0204.42 (frozen).
Top exporters and importers of HS 020410 (the code used for chilled lamb carcass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020410 (the code used for chilled lamb carcass) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 42% 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 020410, not only chilled lamb carcass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $669M 30% of world exports
- 2 France $398M 18% of world exports
- 3 Australia $249M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $750M 42% of world imports
- 2 Germany $168M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$148M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B 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 lamb carcass
Brazil classifies chilled lamb carcass under NCM 0204.10.00: HS 0204.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled lamb carcass
What is the HS code for Chilled lamb carcass?
The HS code for Chilled lamb carcass is 020410 (Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled lamb carcasses and half-carcasses is 0204.10.
How do I classify Chilled lamb carcass for customs?
Chilled lamb carcass is classified under HS code 020410 — Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 0204.10 and 0204.21?
0204.10 is specifically for lamb (young sheep), while 0204.21 is for other sheep (mutton) carcasses that are fresh or chilled.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled lamb carcass (HS 020410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020410 (the code used for chilled lamb carcass) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($669M, 30% of world exports), France ($398M) and Australia ($249M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 lamb carcass (HS 020410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020410 (the code used for chilled lamb carcass) in UN Comtrade data were France ($750M, 42% of world imports), Germany ($168M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $148M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 lamb carcass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020410 for Chilled lamb carcass 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 lamb carcass in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled lamb carcass (HS 020410) is classified under NCM 0204.10.00.