Product classification
HS code for Fresh boneless lamb: 0204.23
Meat, of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh boneless lamb under HS 0204.23
Fresh boneless lamb is classified under HS code 020423. This code is situated within Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal, and heading 0204, which is specific to the meat of sheep or goats. The subheading 020423 is reserved for fresh or chilled sheep meat where all bones have been removed. The term "lamb" refers to the meat of young sheep, but for HS classification purposes, 020423 covers all boneless sheep meat (including mutton) that is fresh or chilled. The thermal state is a critical factor; the meat must be chilled to a temperature that prevents spoilage but does not reach the freezing point. Boneless cuts are highly valued in international trade due to lower shipping weights and readiness for consumer use. Classification under this code requires that the product consists of skeletal muscle without any associated bone structure.
- Covers
- Boneless leg of lamb
- Boneless lamb shoulder
- Lamb loin fillets (boneless)
- Diced lamb meat (boneless, fresh)
- Boneless lamb stir-fry strips
- Also under 0204.23
- Australian Boneless Lamb Leg
- New Zealand Boneless Lamb Shoulder
- US Lamb Stew Meat
- French Boneless Lamb Loin
- UK Boneless Mutton Cubes
Codes often confused with 0204.23
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these products under 020422, which is for bone-in cuts. Another common mistake is using 020443, which applies to boneless sheep meat that has been frozen. Additionally, meat from goats must be classified under 020450, even if it is boneless and fresh. Importers should also be careful not to use Chapter 16 codes unless the meat has been further prepared or preserved.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020423 (the code used for fresh boneless lamb), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020423 (the code used for fresh boneless lamb) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 020423, not only fresh boneless lamb.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $320M 50% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $164M 26% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $50M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $638M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $191M 28% of world imports
- 2 Japan $86M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $64M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $672M 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 boneless lamb
Brazil classifies fresh boneless lamb under NCM 0204.23.00: HS 0204.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh boneless lamb
What is the HS code for Fresh boneless lamb?
The HS code for Fresh boneless lamb is 020423 (Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled boneless lamb (sheep meat) is 020423.
How do I classify Fresh boneless lamb for customs?
Fresh boneless lamb is classified under HS code 020423 — Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to frozen boneless lamb?
No, frozen boneless lamb is classified under HS code 020443.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh boneless lamb (HS 020423)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020423 (the code used for fresh boneless lamb) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($320M, 50% of world exports), New Zealand ($164M) and Ireland ($50M). World exports came to about $638M, 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 boneless lamb (HS 020423)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020423 (the code used for fresh boneless lamb) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($191M, 28% of world imports), Japan ($86M) and Germany ($64M). World imports came to about $672M, 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 boneless lamb the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020423 for Fresh boneless lamb 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 boneless lamb in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh boneless lamb (HS 020423) is classified under NCM 0204.23.00.