Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled

HS v2017 Code: 020423

About meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled

HS code 020423 covers the trade of fresh or chilled boneless cuts of sheep and lamb meat. This industry is a crucial component of the global agricultural and food processing sectors, providing a valuable source of protein and sustaining the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers worldwide. Sheep and lamb meat are highly sought-after commodities, with demand driven by evolving consumer preferences, cultural traditions, and the versatility of these products in various culinary applications.

Production process

The production of sheep and lamb meat involves several key steps. Farmers raise and breed sheep, carefully managing their health and nutrition to ensure the animals reach optimal weight and quality. Once ready for processing, the animals are transported to specialized abattoirs or slaughterhouses, where they are humanely slaughtered and the carcasses are meticulously butchered and deboned. The boneless cuts are then chilled or frozen to preserve their freshness and quality before being packaged and distributed to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The production of sheep and lamb meat requires several key inputs, including land for grazing, feed and fodder, water, and specialized equipment for breeding, transportation, and processing. Farmers also rely on veterinary services, breeding stock, and skilled labor to manage their operations effectively. Additionally, the industry utilizes various processing technologies, such as refrigeration and packaging, to ensure the safety and longevity of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020423 is fresh or chilled boneless cuts of sheep and lamb meat. These products are widely consumed in various culinary traditions, both domestically and internationally. The outputs of this industry may be further processed or incorporated into a range of 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products or 160250 Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood, of bovine animals, among other related food products.

Revisions to 020423

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 020423. The most recent 1 version of this code (020423) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020423 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, 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/v2017/020423'>020423: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020410'>020410: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> 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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