Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen
HS v2022 Code: 020441
About meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen
HS code 020441 covers the import and export of frozen sheep meat, excluding lamb. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, providing a valuable protein source for consumers worldwide. As a major agricultural commodity, the trade of frozen sheep meat is an important component of the broader livestock and meat processing sectors, which contribute substantially to the global economy.
Production process
The production of frozen sheep meat involves several key steps. First, sheep are raised and cared for on farms or ranches. When the animals reach the appropriate age and weight, they are transported to slaughterhouses or abattoirs. There, the animals are humanely slaughtered, and the carcasses are processed, trimmed, and chilled. The chilled carcasses are then frozen, typically using blast freezing or cryogenic methods, to preserve the meat for storage and transportation.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of frozen sheep meat include live sheep, feed and water for the animals, specialized slaughtering and processing equipment, and energy sources for the freezing process. Additionally, transportation infrastructure, such as refrigerated trucks and shipping containers, is essential for the distribution of the frozen meat to domestic and international markets.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 020441 is frozen sheep meat, which can be further processed into a variety of products, such as cuts, roasts, and ground meat. These frozen sheep meat products are then consumed by 020442 Meat; of sheep, cuts with bone in, frozen, 020443 Meat; of sheep, boneless cuts, frozen, and other food processing industries that incorporate sheep meat into their products. The trade of frozen sheep meat also supports related industries, such as wool production and leather manufacturing.
Revisions to 020441
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 020441. The most recent 1 version of this code (020441) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 020441.
Family tree for meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen
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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/v2022/020441'>020441: Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020410'>020410: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020423'>020423: Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020430'>020430: Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, 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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