Meat of sheep or goats — HTS 0204
Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen
Chapter 02 › Heading 0204
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0204 is a broad product category for meat of sheep or goats that is fresh, chilled, or frozen. It generally groups products such as lamb, mutton, and goat meat, including different cuts and presentations, provided they are covered by this heading rather than another heading for processed products or other animal parts.
To narrow the heading to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical descriptions beneath 0204. The distinctions commonly depend on the animal and product type—such as sheep versus goats, lamb versus other sheep meat, and particular cuts or whether the meat is bone-in or boneless. Confirm the full product description, not just the general heading, and check whether the applicable classification uses additional statistical suffixes beyond the 8-digit level.
What to check
- Identify the animal: sheep, lamb, or goat, and keep supplier records supporting that description.
- Confirm the condition at import—fresh, chilled, or frozen—and do not assume a previously frozen product is fresh.
- Record the exact cut and whether it is bone-in or boneless, because these details may determine the subheading.
- Check whether the product is plain meat or has been prepared, seasoned, preserved, or otherwise processed under a different heading.
- Compare the product’s facts with the current HTSUS notes and subheading descriptions; obtain a customs-broker or binding-ruling review when the facts are unclear.
HTS heading 0204 summary
Meat of sheep or goats is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204.10.00.00 👉 | Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, fresh or chilled | 0.7¢/kg | Free | 15.4¢/kg |
| 0204.30.00.00 👉 | Carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, frozen | 0.7¢/kg | Free | 15.4¢/kg |
| 0204.50.00.00 👉 | Meat of goats | Free | — | 11¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0204?
Meat of sheep or goats, fresh, chilled or frozen. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.