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

HS v2022 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 agricultural and food production sectors, providing a valuable source of protein and other essential nutrients. Lamb and mutton are widely consumed in many regions, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe, making this industry an important contributor to international trade and food security.

Production process

The production of sheep and lamb meat involves several key steps. Lambs are typically raised on pastures or in feedlots, where they are fed a diet of grass, hay, and other nutrient-rich feeds. Once the animals reach the appropriate size and age, they are transported to slaughterhouses, where they are humanely processed. The carcasses are then chilled, cut, and packaged for distribution to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 010410 Sheep and goats, live industry include land for grazing, feed (such as 100190 Wheat and meslin, other and 120990 Seeds, fruits and spores, of a kind used for sowing, n.e.s. ), water, and specialized equipment for raising, transporting, and processing the animals. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including farmers, ranchers, and meat processing personnel.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 020410 is fresh or chilled sheep and lamb meat, which is consumed by households, restaurants, and other food service establishments. This meat may also be further processed into other products, such as 020421 Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen or 160250 Meat, meat offal or blood preparations; of sheep, prepared or preserved, n.e.s..

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020410.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0204'>0204: Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020410'>020410: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020421'>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/v2022/020422'>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/v2022/020423'>020423: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020430'>020430: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020441'>020441: Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020442'>020442: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020443'>020443: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020450'>020450: Meat; of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6
class K level6

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