Product classification
HS code for Frozen boneless mutton: 0204.43
Meat, of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen.
Classification of frozen boneless mutton under HS 0204.43
Frozen boneless mutton is classified under HS code 0204.43. This classification follows the systematic approach of Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System, which deals with meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 is reserved for the meat of sheep or goats. Within this heading, the primary division occurs between fresh or chilled meat and frozen meat. For frozen sheep meat, subheadings are further divided based on the form of the cut. While 0204.41 covers carcasses and 0204.42 covers bone-in cuts, 0204.43 is specifically allocated for boneless cuts. This means all skeletal remains, including vertebrae, ribs, and leg bones, have been removed from the meat prior to the freezing process. This classification is essential for regulatory compliance, as boneless meat often undergoes different sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspections compared to bone-in meat due to the different risks associated with bone marrow. The product must be maintained at a temperature of -18 degrees Celsius or lower to be commercially recognized as frozen in most jurisdictions.
- Covers
- Frozen boneless mutton leg meat
- Frozen boneless mutton trunk
- Frozen boneless mutton cubes for stew
- Frozen boneless mutton stir-fry strips
- Frozen boneless lamb meat
- Also under 0204.43
- Silver Fern Farms boneless lamb leg
- Alliance Group boneless mutton shoulder
- Australian Lamb Company diced lamb
Codes often confused with 0204.43
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for this product is HS code 0204.42, which is for bone-in cuts. Even if a small fragment of bone is left in the meat, customs authorities may argue for classification under 0204.42. Another error is using 0204.23, which is the code for boneless mutton that is fresh or chilled rather than frozen. Additionally, frozen boneless goat meat is often mistakenly placed here, but it belongs under 0204.50. Finally, if the mutton is minced or mechanically deboned into a paste, it may still fall here, but if it is seasoned or formed into patties, it may move to Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020443 (the code used for frozen boneless mutton), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020443 (the code used for frozen boneless mutton) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 020443, not only frozen boneless mutton.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $668M 50% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $382M 28% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $107M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $206M 16% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $182M 14% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $118M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 boneless mutton
Brazil classifies frozen boneless mutton under NCM 0204.43.00: HS 0204.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen boneless mutton
What is the HS code for Frozen boneless mutton?
The HS code for Frozen boneless mutton is 020443 (Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen). The HS code for frozen boneless mutton is 0204.43.
How do I classify Frozen boneless mutton for customs?
Frozen boneless mutton is classified under HS code 020443 — Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include boneless goat meat?
No, boneless goat meat is classified under HS code 0204.50, which covers all goat meat regardless of the cut or preservation state.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen boneless mutton (HS 020443)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020443 (the code used for frozen boneless mutton) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($668M, 50% of world exports), New Zealand ($382M) and the Netherlands ($107M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 boneless mutton (HS 020443)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020443 (the code used for frozen boneless mutton) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($206M, 16% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($182M) and the Netherlands ($118M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 boneless mutton the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020443 for Frozen boneless mutton 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 boneless mutton in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen boneless mutton (HS 020443) is classified under NCM 0204.43.00.