Product classification
HS code for Frozen mutton carcass: 0204.41
Meat, of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen.
Classification of frozen mutton carcass under HS 0204.41
Frozen mutton carcasses and half-carcasses are classified under HS code 020441. This classification is found in Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0204 is specific to the meat of sheep or goats. The classification 020441 is determined by three main factors: the species (sheep), the age/type (mutton, not lamb), and the presentation (frozen carcass or half-carcass). In trade terminology, mutton refers to meat from adult sheep, typically over 12 months of age, which is distinguished from lamb (020430) by the maturity of the skeleton and the color of the meat. A carcass is the entire body of the animal after slaughter and dressing, while a half-carcass is the result of splitting the carcass longitudinally through the spine. This code excludes individual cuts (like legs or shoulders), which are classified under 020442 or 020443.
- Covers
- Frozen whole mutton carcasses
- Frozen mutton half-carcasses
- Frozen adult sheep carcasses
- Also under 0204.41
- New Zealand Mutton (frozen)
- Australian Mutton (frozen)
- British Mutton (frozen)
Codes often confused with 0204.41
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 020430, which is for frozen lamb carcasses. The distinction depends on the age of the sheep. Another error is using 020442, which is for frozen mutton cuts with bone in, or 020443 for boneless mutton cuts. If the carcass is fresh or chilled rather than frozen, it must be classified under 020410. Proper documentation of the animal's age and the freezing process is required for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020441 (the code used for frozen mutton carcass), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020441 (the code used for frozen mutton carcass) in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% 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 020441, not only frozen mutton carcass.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 New Zealand $131M 47% of world exports
- 2 Australia $76M 27% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $45M 16% of world exports
World total: $277M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $118M 36% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $30M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 United States $25M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $329M 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 mutton carcass
Brazil classifies frozen mutton carcass under NCM 0204.41.00: HS 0204.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about frozen mutton carcass
What is the HS code for Frozen mutton carcass?
The HS code for Frozen mutton carcass is 020441 (Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen). The HS code for frozen mutton carcasses and half-carcasses is 020441.
How do I classify Frozen mutton carcass for customs?
Frozen mutton carcass is classified under HS code 020441 — Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is mutton distinguished from lamb in the HS system?
Mutton is meat from adult sheep, while lamb is from sheep under 12 months old. They have separate HS codes to reflect their different market values and characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of frozen mutton carcass (HS 020441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020441 (the code used for frozen mutton carcass) in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($131M, 47% of world exports), Australia ($76M) and Saudi Arabia ($45M). World exports came to about $277M, 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 mutton carcass (HS 020441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020441 (the code used for frozen mutton carcass) in UN Comtrade data were China ($118M, 36% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($30M) and the United States ($25M). World imports came to about $329M, 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 mutton carcass the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020441 for Frozen mutton 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 mutton carcass in Brazil?
In Brazil, frozen mutton carcass (HS 020441) is classified under NCM 0204.41.00.