Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen

HS v2017 Code: 020442

About meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen

HS code 020442 covers the trade of frozen sheep and lamb meat cuts with bone in, excluding carcasses and half-carcasses. This industry is a crucial component of the global meat and livestock sector, providing a valuable protein source and supporting the livelihoods of farmers, processors, and exporters worldwide. The demand for high-quality, frozen sheep and lamb meat cuts is driven by evolving consumer preferences, cultural traditions, and the need for convenient, shelf-stable protein options in international trade.

Production process

The production of frozen sheep and lamb meat cuts with bone in typically involves several key steps. First, live sheep or lambs are raised on farms or ranches, where they are cared for and fattened to the desired weight and quality. The animals are then transported to processing facilities, where they are humanely slaughtered and their carcasses are chilled, cut, and trimmed into the desired cuts. The meat is then frozen using specialized techniques, such as blast freezing or cryogenic freezing, to preserve its freshness and quality. Finally, the frozen cuts are packaged and prepared for distribution and export.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 020442 products include live sheep and lambs, which are the primary raw material. Producers also rely on specialized processing equipment, such as slaughtering, cutting, and freezing machinery, as well as packaging materials and transportation services to move the frozen cuts to domestic and international markets. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce, including farmers, butchers, and logistics professionals, to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020442 is frozen sheep and lamb meat cuts with bone in, which are consumed by a variety of industries and end-users. These cuts may be further processed or used in the production of 160250 Meat, sheep, preparations, preserved, 160231 Meat, sheep, preparations, not preserved, and other meat-based products. The frozen cuts are also directly consumed by households, food service establishments, and institutional buyers, such as hospitals and schools, both domestically and internationally.

Revisions to 020442

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 020442. The most recent 1 version of this code (020442) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 020442 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding 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/v2017/020442'>020442: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding 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/v2017/020430'>020430: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/020441'>020441: Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), 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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