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U.S. imports of frozen sheep carcasses & half-carcasses (HS 020441) totaled $763K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses paid $9K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.2% on $763K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses imports of $763K in April 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen whole and half sheep carcasses (excluding lamb) enter under a single US tariff line, 0204410000, and are subject to tariff-rate-quota treatment that distinguishes in-quota from over-quota duty rates. The product is primarily used in further processing rather than direct retail sale. Australia and New Zealand dominate supply, with Chile and Spain also present, and USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved establishment is required at the US port of entry.
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The key distinction is species age and designation: lamb refers to young sheep typically under one year old, while sheep carcasses come from older animals. The exporting country's inspection certificate and accompanying veterinary documentation should specify the animal category. Importers should ensure the foreign establishment's certification clearly identifies the product as sheep rather than lamb to avoid reclassification to heading 020430.
Australia and New Zealand together represent the overwhelming majority of US frozen sheep carcass imports. This geographic concentration means that Southern Hemisphere seasonal production cycles, currency fluctuations, and any bilateral regulatory changes can significantly affect availability and pricing. Chile and Spain provide some diversification but at much lower volumes.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $569K | -- | -$569K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $195K | -- | -$195K |
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $31K | +$31K |
| CHILE | -- | -- | -- |
| SPAIN | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204410000 | CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF SHEEP, FROZEN | $763K | 1.17% | $9K |
CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF SHEEP, FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204410000 | CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF SHEEP, FROZEN | $31K |
CARCASSES AND HALF-CARCASSES OF SHEEP, FROZEN
19.9K 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
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $442K | -- | -$442K |
| Florida | $163K | $31K | -$131K |
| New Jersey | $89K | -- | -$89K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $325K | -- | -$325K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $154K | -- | -$154K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $125K | -- | -$125K |