Product classification
HS code for Fresh goat meat: 0204.50
Meat, of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Classification of fresh goat meat under HS 0204.50
Fresh goat meat is classified under HS code 0204.50. This code is part of Chapter 2, which deals with meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 specifically covers the meat of sheep or goats. Unlike many other meat categories where fresh and frozen products are separated into different subheadings, 0204.50 is a comprehensive subheading that includes meat of goats in fresh, chilled, or frozen forms. This classification covers the entire carcass, half-carcasses, and various cuts, whether they are bone-in or boneless. The primary requirement for this classification is that the meat must be derived from animals of the goat species (genus Capra). It does not include edible offal, such as the heart, liver, or kidneys, which are classified under heading 0206. Accurate classification under 0204.50 is necessary for adhering to food safety standards, veterinary inspections, and managing tariff rates that may differ significantly from sheep or bovine meat. The inclusion of frozen meat in this specific subheading is a unique feature compared to other meat headings where 01 and 02 subheadings usually separate fresh and frozen states.
- Covers
- Fresh goat carcasses and half-carcasses
- Chilled goat meat cuts (bone-in or boneless)
- Frozen goat meat (whole or cuts)
- Fresh goat legs, shoulders, and loins
- 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 occurs with sheep meat (lamb or mutton), which falls under subheadings 0204.10 through 0204.43. While sheep and goats are closely related, the HS system requires them to be separated. Another common error is classifying goat offal under 0204.50; edible offal must be classified under HS code 0206.80 (fresh/chilled) or 0206.90 (frozen). Additionally, meat that has been salted, in brine, dried, or smoked should be classified under heading 0210.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020450 (the code used for fresh goat meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020450 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh 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 fresh goat meat
Brazil classifies fresh 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 fresh goat meat
What is the HS code for Fresh goat meat?
The HS code for Fresh goat meat is 020450 (Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen). The HS code for fresh, chilled, or frozen goat meat is 0204.50.
How do I classify Fresh goat meat for customs?
Fresh 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 both bone-in and boneless meat?
Yes, HS code 0204.50 covers goat meat regardless of whether it is presented as a whole carcass, bone-in cuts, or boneless meat.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh goat meat (HS 020450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020450 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh goat meat (HS 020450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020450 (the code used for fresh 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 Fresh goat meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020450 for Fresh 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 fresh goat meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh goat meat (HS 020450) is classified under NCM 0204.50.00.