Product classification
HS code for Frozen goat meat: 0204.50
Meat, of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Classification of frozen goat meat under HS 0204.50
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.
- Covers
- Frozen goat carcasses
- Frozen goat half-carcasses
- Frozen goat legs (bone-in or boneless)
- Frozen goat shoulders
- Frozen goat meat cubes
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020450 (the code used for frozen goat meat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020450 (the code used for frozen 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 frozen 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 frozen goat meat
Brazil classifies frozen 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 frozen goat meat
What is the HS code for Frozen goat meat?
The HS code for Frozen goat meat is 020450 (Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen). The HS code for goat meat, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen, is 020450.
How do I classify Frozen goat meat for customs?
Frozen 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 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen goat meat (HS 020450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020450 (the code used for frozen 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 frozen goat meat (HS 020450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020450 (the code used for frozen 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 Frozen goat meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020450 for Frozen 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 frozen goat meat in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen goat meat (HS 020450) is classified under NCM 0204.50.00.