Product classification
HS code for Frozen bone-in lamb cuts: 0204.42
Meat, of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen.
Classification of frozen bone-in lamb cuts under HS 0204.42
HS code 0204.42 is utilized for frozen cuts of lamb that contain bone. Chapter 2 encompasses meat, and heading 0204 is dedicated to the meat of sheep or goats. The subheading 0204.42 specifically targets frozen meat of sheep (lamb) that is presented as cuts with the bone still intact, excluding full carcasses or half-carcasses. Classification here requires the product to be frozen, distinguishing it from fresh or chilled lamb found under 0204.22. The distinction between "lamb" (young sheep) and "mutton" (adult sheep) is often relevant for duty rates, though both are generally covered under the 0204 heading structure. The "bone-in" requirement means that the skeletal structure or parts of it must remain within the cut. This classification follows GRI 1, as the terms of the subheading specifically describe the product's state (frozen) and physical composition (bone-in cuts).
- Covers
- Frozen lamb legs, bone-in
- Frozen lamb shoulders, bone-in
- Frozen lamb racks (bone-in)
- Frozen lamb chops with bone
- Also under 0204.42
- Silver Fern Farms frozen lamb chops
- Alliance Group frozen mutton shanks
- Australian Lamb Company frozen bone-in legs
Codes often confused with 0204.42
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using HS code 0204.43, which is for boneless frozen cuts of sheep. If the bone is removed, the classification changes. Another common error is using 0204.30, which is reserved for frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb. Importers also occasionally confuse 0204.42 with 0204.22, which is the code for fresh or chilled bone-in sheep cuts. Proper documentation of the temperature at the time of entry is necessary to justify the use of the frozen meat codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020442 (the code used for frozen bone-in lamb cuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020442 (the code used for frozen bone-in lamb cuts) in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% 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 020442, not only frozen bone-in lamb cuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 New Zealand $1.7B 45% of world exports
- 2 Australia $1.6B 44% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $115M 3.1% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.1B 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $509M 14% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $293M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 frozen bone-in lamb cuts
Brazil classifies frozen bone-in lamb cuts under NCM 0204.42.00: HS 0204.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen bone-in lamb cuts
What is the HS code for Frozen bone-in lamb cuts?
The HS code for Frozen bone-in lamb cuts is 020442 (Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen).
How do I classify Frozen bone-in lamb cuts for customs?
Frozen bone-in lamb cuts is classified under HS code 020442 — Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for frozen bone-in lamb?
The HS code for frozen bone-in lamb cuts is 0204.42.
Does this code include frozen mutton?
Yes, HS code 0204.42 covers frozen bone-in cuts of sheep, which includes both lamb and mutton.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen bone-in lamb cuts (HS 020442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020442 (the code used for frozen bone-in lamb cuts) in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($1.7B, 45% of world exports), Australia ($1.6B) and the Netherlands ($115M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 frozen bone-in lamb cuts (HS 020442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020442 (the code used for frozen bone-in lamb cuts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 29% of world imports), the United States ($509M) and the United Kingdom ($293M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Frozen bone-in lamb cuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020442 for Frozen 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 frozen bone-in lamb cuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen bone-in lamb cuts (HS 020442) is classified under NCM 0204.42.00.