HS 204 — Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 02 Meat and edible meat offal
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 02
Chapter 02 Meat and edible meat offal
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 204 covers
Fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal of bovine, swine, poultry, sheep, goats and other animals.
Classification notes
The animal origin and cut (bone-in vs boneless, fresh vs prepared) drive the subheading and rate.
Back to Chapter 02
Frequently asked questions about HS 204
What is HS 204?
Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 02 (Meat and edible meat offal). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 204?
Meat of sheep or goats; fresh, chilled or frozen covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 204 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 204 products?
The animal origin and cut (bone-in vs boneless, fresh vs prepared) drive the subheading and rate.