U.S. imports of Frozen Lamb Carcasses and Half-Carcasses (HS 0204300000) totaled $1.7M in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Frozen Lamb Carcasses and Half-Carcasses paid $216K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Lamb Carcasses and Half-Carcasses imports of $1.7M in August 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis classification covers whole and half carcasses of lamb in frozen form, typically sourced from young sheep under one year of age. These are primary cuts used by meat processors, wholesalers, and importers supplying retail and foodservice markets. Major trade flows originate from Australia and New Zealand into the United States and other importing nations.
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Average import price $8.33/kg · 16 import shipments a month
Under the standard US tariff schedule, frozen lamb carcasses (0204300000) are subject to specific duty rates that may be reduced or eliminated under free trade agreements such as the US-Australia FTA. Importers should verify current rates via USITC's HTS database.
All frozen lamb carcasses must be sourced from USDA-approved foreign establishments and accompanied by official veterinary health certificates. FSIS conducts reinspection at US ports of entry to verify compliance with food safety standards.
This code specifically covers lamb (young sheep), distinguishing it from mature sheep carcass codes. The lamb designation typically applies to animals slaughtered before 12 months of age, which affects both tariff treatment and labeling requirements.
Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 020430
Statistical number 0204300000 · $1.7M of $961K
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Imports · August 2026
origin
New Zealand and Australia together supply 83% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020430 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020430 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$105KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.