Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

HS v2017 Code: 020430

About meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

HS code 020430 covers the trade of frozen sheep and lamb carcasses and half-carcasses. This industry is a crucial component of the global meat and livestock sector, providing a valuable source of protein and sustenance for consumers worldwide. As a major agricultural commodity, the production and trade of sheep and lamb meat plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting livelihoods and contributing to food security.

Production process

The production of frozen sheep and lamb carcasses and half-carcasses typically involves several key steps. Lambs are first raised on farms or ranches, where they are cared for and fattened. Once the animals reach the appropriate size and maturity, they are transported to slaughterhouses or abattoirs. There, the animals are humanely slaughtered, and the carcasses are processed, trimmed, and prepared for freezing. The carcasses are then rapidly frozen, often using cryogenic or blast freezing techniques, to preserve the meat's quality and freshness.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of frozen sheep and lamb carcasses and half-carcasses include live lambs, which are the primary raw material. Farmers and ranchers rely on land, water, feed, and other agricultural resources to raise and care for the animals. Slaughterhouses and processing facilities also require specialized equipment, such as stunning devices, cutting tools, and freezing machinery, as well as a reliable supply of electricity and other utilities to support the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020430 is frozen sheep and lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, which are then distributed and sold to various downstream industries. These products may be further processed, packaged, and sold to consumers as fresh or frozen meat, or they may be used as inputs for the production of other meat-based products, such as 160250 Meat, offal or blood; preparations of a kind used in animal feeding, 160100 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products, or 160231 Meat or meat offal; prepared or preserved, of turkeys.

Revisions to 020430

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 020430. The most recent 1 version of this code (020430) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020430 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen

    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/v2017/020430'>020430: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen</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/v2017/020423'>020423: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled</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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class I level6
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