Product classification
HS code for Frozen lamb carcass: 0204.30
Meat, of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen.
Classification of frozen lamb carcass under HS 0204.30
Frozen lamb carcasses and half-carcasses are classified under HS code 0204.30. This code is part of Chapter 2, which deals with meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 specifically covers the meat of sheep or goats, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen. Subheading 0204.30 is dedicated to frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb. According to the Harmonized System's explanatory notes, a carcass is the entire body of the slaughtered animal after it has been bled and eviscerated, and after the removal of the head, the feet, and the tail. A half-carcass is produced by the symmetrical division of the whole carcass through the center of each cervical, dorsal, lumbar, and sacral vertebra and through the center of the sternum and the ischio-pubic symphysis. The term \"lamb\" is strictly applied to meat from sheep that are less than twelve months old. If the animal is older, the carcass is classified under 0204.41. The freezing process must be sufficient to preserve the meat for an extended period, distinguishing it from chilled meat classified under 0204.10. This classification is essential for applying the correct tariff rates and adhering to veterinary and sanitary regulations during international trade.
- Covers
- Frozen whole lamb carcasses
- Frozen lamb half-carcasses
- Frozen suckling lamb carcasses
- Frozen spring lamb carcasses
- Also under 0204.30
- Silver Fern Farms frozen lamb
- Alliance Group frozen lamb
- Australian Lamb Company frozen lamb
Codes often confused with 0204.30
Common mistake. A frequent error is misclassifying lamb carcasses under HS code 0204.10, which is for fresh or chilled lamb carcasses. The temperature state is a primary determinant in Chapter 2. Another common misclassification is using HS code 0204.41, which covers frozen carcasses of sheep (mutton) rather than lamb. The age of the animal at slaughter is the deciding factor here. Furthermore, if the carcass has been cut into smaller pieces (such as legs, shoulders, or loins), it must be classified under 0204.42 (cuts with bone) or 0204.43 (boneless cuts).
Top exporters and importers of HS 020430 (the code used for frozen lamb carcass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020430 (the code used for frozen lamb carcass) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 020430, not only frozen lamb carcass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Australia $62M 53% of world exports
- 2 New Zealand $20M 17% of world exports
- 3 Uruguay $5.2M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $117M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $32M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $20M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $11M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $166M 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 lamb carcass
Brazil classifies frozen lamb carcass under NCM 0204.30.00: HS 0204.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen lamb carcass
What is the HS code for Frozen lamb carcass?
The HS code for Frozen lamb carcass is 020430 (Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen). The HS code for frozen lamb carcasses and half-carcasses is 0204.30.
How do I classify Frozen lamb carcass for customs?
Frozen lamb carcass is classified under HS code 020430 — Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS code 0204.30 and 0204.41?
HS code 0204.30 is specifically for lamb (sheep under 12 months), while 0204.41 is for frozen carcasses of sheep that are older than 12 months (mutton).
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen lamb carcass (HS 020430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020430 (the code used for frozen lamb carcass) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($62M, 53% of world exports), New Zealand ($20M) and Uruguay ($5.2M). World exports came to about $117M, 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 lamb carcass (HS 020430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020430 (the code used for frozen lamb carcass) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 19% of world imports), France ($20M) and Germany ($11M). World imports came to about $166M, 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 lamb carcass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020430 for Frozen 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 frozen lamb carcass in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen lamb carcass (HS 020430) is classified under NCM 0204.30.00.