Product classification
HS code for Fresh bone-in lamb cuts: 0204.22
Meat, of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh bone-in lamb cuts under HS 0204.22
Fresh bone-in lamb cuts are classified under HS code 020422. This code falls within Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 specifically covers the meat of sheep or goats. The subheading 020422 is dedicated to fresh or chilled cuts of sheep meat that include the bone. According to the Explanatory Notes, "fresh" meat is that which has not undergone any preserving process other than chilling. Chilled meat is defined as meat that has been cooled to a low temperature, generally around 0°C, without actually freezing. This classification excludes whole carcasses and half-carcasses, which are categorized under 020421. The distinction between lamb (young sheep) and mutton (adult sheep) is not always separated at the six-digit HS level in this category, though some national tariffs may differentiate them at the eight or ten-digit level.
- Covers
- Bone-in leg of lamb (fresh or chilled)
- Lamb chops and cutlets
- Rack of lamb
- Bone-in lamb shoulder
- Lamb loin chops
- Also under 0204.22
- 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. Common errors include using 020410, which is reserved for whole carcasses of lamb. Another frequent mistake is using 020423, which is the code for boneless sheep meat. Furthermore, if the lamb is frozen, it should be classified under 020442. It is also important to note that goat meat, while in the same heading, is classified under 020450, not 020422.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in lamb cuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in lamb cuts) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 020422, not only fresh bone-in lamb cuts.
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 fresh bone-in lamb cuts
Brazil classifies fresh bone-in lamb cuts under NCM 0204.22.00: HS 0204.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh bone-in lamb cuts
What is the HS code for Fresh bone-in lamb cuts?
The HS code for Fresh bone-in lamb cuts is 020422 (Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Fresh bone-in lamb cuts for customs?
Fresh bone-in lamb cuts is classified under HS code 020422 — Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh bone-in lamb?
The HS code for fresh or chilled bone-in lamb cuts is 020422.
Does 020422 include goat meat?
No, goat meat is classified separately under HS code 020450, regardless of whether it is bone-in or boneless.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh bone-in lamb cuts (HS 020422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in lamb cuts) 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 fresh bone-in lamb cuts (HS 020422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in lamb cuts) 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.
Is the HS code for Fresh bone-in lamb cuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020422 for Fresh bone-in lamb cuts 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 fresh bone-in lamb cuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh bone-in lamb cuts (HS 020422) is classified under NCM 0204.22.00.