Product classification

HS code for Llama meat: 0208.60

Meat and edible meat offal, of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen.

Classification of llama meat under HS 0208.60

Llama meat is classified under HS code 0208.60, which specifically covers the meat and edible meat offal of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), including llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. The classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 2 is dedicated to meat and edible meat offal. While common livestock such as bovine animals (0201, 0202), swine (0203), and sheep or goats (0204) have their own specific headings, less common meat sources are grouped under heading 0208, which serves as a residual category for edible meats not elsewhere specified. Subheading 0208.60 was introduced to provide more granular data on the trade of camelid products. This classification applies to the meat in its primary forms: fresh, chilled, or frozen. It includes various cuts such as the haunch, shoulder, and neck, as well as edible offal like the heart or liver. To remain in this category, the product must not have undergone processing beyond basic preservation methods like chilling or freezing. If the meat is cooked, cured, or prepared into sausages, the classification would shift to Chapter 16, which covers preparations of meat.

Covers
  • Fresh llama carcasses and half-carcasses
  • Chilled llama meat cuts (boneless or bone-in)
  • Frozen llama steaks and loins
  • Edible llama offal (tongue, liver, heart)
  • Frozen camelid meat trimmings
Also under 0208.60
  • Australian Camel Meat
  • Specialty South American butchers
  • some Middle Eastern markets
  • Camelicious (camel meat products).

Codes often confused with 0208.60

Common mistake. Llama meat is frequently misclassified under 0201 (Bovine meat) or 0204 (Sheep or goat meat) due to its similar culinary application and appearance. However, these codes are species-specific. Another common error is using 0210, which is reserved for meat that has been salted, dried, or smoked. If the llama meat is processed into sausages, it must be classified under 1601.00, and if it is canned or otherwise prepared, it falls under 1602.90.

02.01Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled02.04Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen02.10Meat and edible meat offal; salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal1601.00Meat preparations; sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these products1602.90Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

Top exporters and importers of HS 020860 (the code used for llama meat), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020860 (the code used for llama meat) in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Oman, with 40% 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 020860, not only llama meat.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Australia $5.0M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$3.5M
  3. 3 Pakistan $747K

World total: $9.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Oman $3.8M
  2. 2 Morocco $2.8M
  3. 3 United States $1.8M

World total: $9.5M 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 llama meat

Brazil classifies llama meat under NCM 0208.60.00: HS 0208.60 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about llama meat

What is the HS code for Llama meat?

The HS code for Llama meat is 020860 (Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen). The HS code for llama meat is 0208.60, which covers meat and edible offal of camels and other camelids, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen.

How do I classify Llama meat for customs?

Llama meat is classified under HS code 020860 — Meat and edible meat offal; of camels and other camelids (Camelidae), fresh, chilled or frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code change if the meat is frozen?

No, HS code 0208.60 specifically includes fresh, chilled, and frozen states within the same subheading for camelids.

Which countries are the top exporters of llama meat (HS 020860)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020860 (the code used for llama meat) in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($5.0M, 51% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $3.5M) and Pakistan ($747K). World exports came to about $9.8M, 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 llama meat (HS 020860)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 020860 (the code used for llama meat) in UN Comtrade data were Oman ($3.8M, 40% of world imports), Morocco ($2.8M) and the United States ($1.8M). World imports came to about $9.5M, 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 Llama meat the same in all countries?

The base HS code 020860 for Llama 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 llama meat in Brazil?

In Brazil, llama meat (HS 020860) is classified under NCM 0208.60.00.