HS Code for Frozen goat meat

Frozen goat meat is classified under HS code 020450. This classification is situated within Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 specifically includes meat of sheep or goats, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. Unlike many other meat categories where fresh and frozen products are separated at the four-digit or six-digit level, subheading 020450 encompasses goat meat in all three primary states: fresh, chilled, and frozen. The classification is straightforward because the Harmonized System groups sheep and goat meat together under 0204, but provides a specific subheading (020450) exclusively for goat meat, distinguishing it from lamb or mutton. This ensures clear statistical tracking for the trade of caprine meat versus ovine meat. The meat must be the skeletal muscle of the animal to fall under this code; internal organs are classified elsewhere as offal.

Products Included

• Frozen goat carcasses
• Frozen goat half-carcasses
• Frozen goat legs (bone-in or boneless)
• Frozen goat shoulders
• Frozen goat meat cubes

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for frozen goat meat is placing it under the sheep meat codes, such as 020430 or 020442. While they share the same heading (0204), goat meat has its own dedicated subheading (020450). Another error is classifying goat offal (like heart or liver) under this code; edible goat offal must be classified under 020690. Additionally, if the goat meat is seasoned, cooked, or otherwise prepared, it would move to Chapter 16, specifically 160290.

FAQ

What is the HS code for frozen goat meat?

The HS code for goat meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen, is 020450.

Does this code include goat meat with bones?

Yes, 020450 includes both bone-in and boneless cuts of goat meat, as long as they are frozen, fresh, or chilled.