Product classification
HS code for Fresh lamb carcass: 0204.10
Meat, of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh lamb carcass under HS 0204.10
The classification of fresh lamb carcasses under HS code 0204.10 is determined by Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 is specifically dedicated to the meat of sheep or goats. The subheading 0204.10 is reserved for lamb carcasses and half-carcasses that are fresh or chilled. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, a carcass is defined as the whole body of the slaughtered animal after bleeding, evisceration, and removal of the head, feet, and tail. A half-carcass is the product obtained by separating the whole carcass symmetrically through the center of each cervical, dorsal, lumbar, and sacral vertebra. The term lamb refers to meat from young sheep, generally under 12 months of age, which is distinguished from the meat of adult sheep (mutton) by its bone structure and meat color. To qualify for this code, the meat must be fresh or chilled; fresh meat is meat that has undergone no preserving process other than chilling to a temperature usually between -1 and +7 degrees Celsius. If the meat is frozen (maintained at a temperature below -12 degrees Celsius), it is classified under a different subheading. This classification is critical for determining applicable tariffs and quotas, as many countries have specific trade agreements regarding lamb meat imports.
- Covers
- Whole fresh lamb carcasses
- Chilled lamb half-carcasses
- Fresh carcasses of young sheep (under 12 months)
- Split 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. Fresh lamb carcasses are often confused with HS code 0204.21, which covers carcasses and half-carcasses of adult sheep (mutton). Another common error is using 0204.30, which is the correct code for lamb carcasses that have been frozen. Individual cuts of lamb, such as legs or shoulders, should be classified under 0204.22 rather than 0204.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020410 (the code used for fresh lamb carcass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020410 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh 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 fresh lamb carcass
Brazil classifies fresh 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 fresh lamb carcass
What is the HS code for Fresh lamb carcass?
The HS code for Fresh 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 Fresh lamb carcass for customs?
Fresh 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.
How is lamb distinguished from sheep meat in the HS system?
Lamb is specifically defined as meat from young sheep (usually under 12 months), whereas sheep meat (mutton) from older animals is classified under subheadings like 0204.21 for fresh carcasses.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh lamb carcass (HS 020410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020410 (the code used for fresh 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 fresh lamb carcass (HS 020410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020410 (the code used for fresh 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 Fresh lamb carcass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020410 for Fresh 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 fresh lamb carcass in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh lamb carcass (HS 020410) is classified under NCM 0204.10.00.