Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 020410

About meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled

HS code 020410 covers the trade of fresh or chilled meat from sheep and lamb carcasses and half-carcasses. This industry is a vital component of the global livestock and meat production sector, providing a key source of protein and sustenance for populations worldwide. As a staple food item, the trade of sheep and lamb meat plays an important role in the broader agricultural economy, with significant economic and social implications.

Production process

The production of sheep and lamb meat under HS code 020410 involves the rearing and slaughtering of livestock, followed by the processing and packaging of the meat for distribution. Farmers and ranchers raise sheep and lambs using various feeding and breeding techniques, with the animals typically sent to specialized slaughterhouses for humane processing. The carcasses are then cut, trimmed, and packaged according to industry standards before being shipped to wholesalers, retailers, and other consumers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of sheep and lamb meat under HS code 020410 include live sheep and lambs, feed and water for the livestock, specialized slaughtering and processing equipment, and packaging materials. Farmers and ranchers rely on access to suitable grazing land, as well as veterinary services and animal health products, to raise healthy livestock. The slaughtering and processing facilities also require a skilled workforce, reliable utilities, and transportation infrastructure to move the finished products to market.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020410 is fresh or chilled sheep and lamb meat, which is then distributed to a variety of consumers, including 020420 Meat; of sheep, lamb, cuts with bone in, fresh or chilled, 020430 Meat; of sheep, lamb, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled, and 160250 Meat, offal or blood preparations; of sheep or goats. The meat may be sold in various forms, such as whole carcasses, half-carcasses, or individual cuts, to meet the diverse needs of the market.

Revisions to 020410

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 020410. The most recent 1 version of this code (020410) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020410 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0204'>0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020410'>020410: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020421'>020421: Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020422'>020422: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020423'>020423: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020430'>020430: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020441'>020441: Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020442'>020442: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020443'>020443: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020450'>020450: Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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