U.S. imports of Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb) (HS 020441) totaled $587K in September 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb) paid $74K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 12.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb) imports of $587K in September 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataWhole and half carcasses of mature sheep, frozen, enter under HTS 0204410000 and serve primarily the ethnic and specialty retail markets in the US, where demand for mutton is concentrated in specific regional and demographic segments. Australia and New Zealand are the dominant suppliers, reflecting their large mature-sheep processing industries and long-established FSIS-approved export programs. Tariff-rate-quota provisions apply, and importers must ensure that carcass age and species documentation clearly distinguishes sheep from lamb to support correct classification. USDA FSIS reinspection is required at the port of entry.
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4 import shipments a month
Demand is concentrated in ethnic grocery retail, halal butcher shops, and foodservice operators serving communities with culinary traditions centered on mutton — including South Asian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, and West African cuisines. Seasonal demand peaks around religious holidays such as Eid al-Adha.
The US maintains separate TRQ allocations for lamb and for other sheep products. Frozen sheep (non-lamb) carcasses fall under the sheep/mutton quota basket rather than the lamb basket, so importers should track fill levels for each category independently. CBP publishes weekly quota status reports that importers should monitor throughout the quota year.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $19.2M of Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb).
Through September 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 7 of 9 in heading 0204
Subheading 020441 · $587K of $153.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204410000 | Carcasses and Half-Carcasses of Sheep, Frozen | $482K | 12.64% | 100.00% | $61K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204410000 | Carcasses and Half-Carcasses of Sheep, Frozen | $8K |
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.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Australia and New Zealand together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.68% of imports for consumption.