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# HSN Code 02044200: Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts

- [Section 01: Guide to HSN Section 01](https://busy.in/hsn/section-01/)
- [Chapter 02: Meat and Edible Offal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-02/)
- [Sub-chapter 0204: Sheep or goat meat](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-0204/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other meat of sheep, frozen : Other cuts with bone in .(other than fresh or chilled and other than those pre-packaged and labelled unit container ) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Other meat of sheep, frozen : Other cuts with bone in .(other than fresh or chilled) [ pre-packaged and labelled ] | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 2044200 ?

It includes Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts

### Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts?

e‑Way bill is needed for consignment value above ₹50,000 unless exempted. e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts?

Under HSN 02044200, Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts attracts Varies subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

### How to bill mixed items when Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply Varies for Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

### Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts?

If your outward supply is taxable (e.g., 5% or 12%), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does ‘pre‑packaged & labelled’ change GST on Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts?

Yes. When Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts is not fresh/chilled and is sold in pre‑packaged & labelled packs, GST is 5%. If it is not pre‑packaged & labelled, it stays Nil.

### Any import/export nuance for Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 02044200 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹12 Cr (+3.99% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹14 Cr (−19.08% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8323 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 0204: 1.64% of its exports; import side 67.60%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 0204: #4 of 9 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5601 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +15.08% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 0204: 1.64% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 02044200

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 0204 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 0204 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 51.95 | 0.0023% | — | 6.60% | 7.22 | 0.0002% | — | 67.79% | +44.73 | #2800 |
| FY 2019-20 | 31.19 | 0.0014% | −39.96% | 4.83% | 10.22 | 0.0003% | +41.55% | 77.37% | +20.97 | #3549 |
| FY 2020-21 | 20.02 | 0.0009% | −35.81% | 6.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.27% | 84.04% | +19.23 | #4180 |
| FY 2021-22 | 23.04 | 0.0007% | +15.08% | 5.16% | 4.50 | 0.0001% | +469.62% | 91.46% | +18.54 | #4411 |
| FY 2022-23 | 15.50 | 0.0004% | −32.73% | 2.89% | 14.27 | 0.0002% | +217.11% | 82.77% | +1.23 | #5021 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.29 | 0.0003% | −27.16% | 1.76% | 17.87 | 0.0003% | +25.23% | 75.43% | −6.58 | #5570 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.74 | 0.0003% | +3.99% | 1.64% | 14.46 | 0.0002% | −19.08% | 67.60% | −2.72 | #5601 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.95%/yr, imports 12.27%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 02044200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.95% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 02044200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.95% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹51.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 02044200 ranked #5601 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 02044200 ranks #5601 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 0204, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #8323 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 02044200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 02044200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 15.08% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.72 Crore in HSN Code 02044200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹14.46 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.74 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.72 Crore — ranking #8323 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.27% CAGR signals rising demand for Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts

India's imports under HSN Code 02044200 have grown at 12.27% CAGR, reaching ₹14.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 02044200 contributes 1.64% of Sub-Chapter 0204 exports — ranked #4

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 0204, HSN Code 02044200 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.64% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 67.60% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 0204

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 02042100: Other meat of sheep, fresh or chilled : Carcasses and half-carcasses .](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02042100/) | ₹556 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 02041000: Lamb carcasses, fresh or chilled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02041000/) | ₹118 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 02044100: Frozen Sheep Carcasses/Half-Carcasses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02044100/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 02044200: Frozen Sheep Bone-in Cuts (this hsn code) | ₹12 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 02045000: Frozen goat meat](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02045000/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 02044300: Frozen sheep meat – Boneless](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02044300/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 02042300: Boneless sheep meat](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02042300/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 02042200: Fresh sheep meat cuts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02042200/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 02043000: Frozen lamb carcasses & half-carcasses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-02043000/) | Nil |