U.S. imports of Frozen Lamb Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (HS 020430) totaled $961K in September 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Lamb Carcasses & Half-Carcasses paid $120K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 12.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Lamb Carcasses & Half-Carcasses imports of $961K in September 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataFrozen lamb carcasses and half-carcasses enter under a single 10-digit line (0204300000) and are subject to tariff-rate-quota treatment, with duty rates varying significantly above and below the annual quota threshold. USDA FSIS reinspection at the US port of entry is required for all shipments from approved foreign establishments. Australia and New Zealand are the leading suppliers, with Chile, Uruguay, and Spain also active — a supply base that gives importers meaningful origin flexibility compared with fresh product. The frozen format extends shelf life and allows more strategic quota-year entry timing.
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Yes. The frozen format allows importers to hold product in cold storage and time entries to coincide with quota openings or periods of lower fill, whereas fresh carcasses must enter quickly due to shelf-life constraints. This makes frozen carcasses a common vehicle for quota arbitrage strategies.
Foreign establishments must be listed on USDA FSIS's approved foreign establishment database for the relevant species and product type. The exporting country's food safety system must also have been determined to be equivalent to the US system. Importers should verify establishment approval status before contracting, as changes to approval can disrupt shipments.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204300000 | Carcasses and Half-Carcasses of Lamb, Frozen | $1.7M | 12.54% | 100.00% | $216K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204300000 | Carcasses and Half-Carcasses of Lamb, Frozen | $105K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 0204
Subheading 020430 · $961K of $153.5M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $30.2M of Frozen Lamb Carcasses & Half-Carcasses.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Australia and New Zealand together supply 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.50% of imports for consumption.