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U.S. imports of frozen lamb carcasses & half-carcasses (HS 020430) totaled $2.0M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Lamb Carcasses & Half-Carcasses paid $201K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Lamb Carcasses & Half-Carcasses imports of $2.0M in April 2026 ran 35% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen whole and half lamb carcasses — classified entirely under tariff line 0204300000 — serve as a primary input for further processing and foodservice portioning in the US market. Unlike fresh carcasses, the frozen format allows longer transit and storage windows, making Southern Hemisphere suppliers viable year-round. Australia and New Zealand lead supply, with Chile and Uruguay also contributing, and all shipments require USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment.
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Frozen lamb carcasses fall under the same tariff-rate-quota framework as other sheep and lamb products, but the extended shelf life of frozen product means importers can time entries more strategically around quota opening dates. Quota fill rates can still accelerate rapidly early in the quota year, so monitoring CBP quota bulletins is advisable.
Each carcass or shipping container must bear the exporting establishment's FSIS approval number and country of origin. FSIS port-of-entry inspectors verify that marks match the accompanying foreign inspection certificate. Country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements may also apply at the retail level depending on the downstream use of the product.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ZEALAND | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| AUSTRALIA | $490K | -- | -$490K |
| CHILE | $422K | -- | -$422K |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $18K | +$18K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204300000 | CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF LAMB, FROZEN | $2.0M | 9.99% | $201K |
CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF LAMB, FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204300000 | CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF LAMB, FROZEN | $61K |
CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF LAMB, FROZEN
2.4K kg
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FROZEN
HS 020230
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020130
MEAT, BOVINE CUTS WITH BONE IN, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020120
MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FROZEN
HS 020329
MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020319
MEAT OF SHEEP, CUTS, BONE IN NESOI, FRESH, CHILLED
HS 020422
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| California | $708K | -- | -$708K |
| New York | $148K | -- | -$148K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $601K | -- | -$601K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $148K | -- | -$148K |