Product classification
HS code for Fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton cuts under HS 0204.22
Fresh bone-in mutton cuts are classified under HS code 0204.22. This code is part of Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 is dedicated to the meat of sheep or goats. The subheading 0204.22 specifically identifies meat of sheep that is presented as cuts with the bone in, excluding whole or half-carcasses. Furthermore, the meat must be fresh or chilled, meaning it has not been frozen. The distinction between "lamb" and "mutton" is often grouped together in this heading, though the technical definition refers to the age of the animal. The primary requirement for 0204.22 is the physical state (fresh/chilled) and the presence of bone within the specific cuts. This classification is vital for sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations, as fresh meat is subject to stricter inspection than frozen meat. Importers must provide certificates of origin and health certificates that specify the cut type and temperature state.
- Covers
- Fresh mutton chops (bone-in)
- Chilled leg of mutton (bone-in)
- Fresh mutton shoulder cuts (bone-in)
- Bone-in mutton loin cuts
- Chilled rack of mutton
- 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. This product is often misclassified under 0204.21, which is for whole or half-carcasses. If the carcass has been divided into smaller cuts, it must move to 0204.22. Another common error is 0204.23, which is for boneless cuts. If the bone has been removed, the classification changes. Finally, if the meat is frozen, it must be classified under 0204.42 rather than 0204.22.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in mutton cuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton 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 mutton cuts
Brazil classifies fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton cuts
What is the HS code for Fresh bone-in mutton cuts?
The HS code for Fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton cuts for customs?
Fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton?
The HS code for fresh or chilled bone-in cuts of sheep meat (mutton) is 0204.22.
Does this code include goat meat?
No, fresh bone-in goat meat is classified under 0204.50, although they are in the same heading (0204).
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh bone-in mutton cuts (HS 020422)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton cuts (HS 020422)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020422 (the code used for fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton cuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020422 for Fresh bone-in mutton 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 mutton cuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh bone-in mutton cuts (HS 020422) is classified under NCM 0204.22.00.