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U.S. imports of frozen sheep carcasses & half-carcasses (non-lamb) (HS 020441) totaled $762K in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Frozen Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb) imports of $762K in July 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: July 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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6 shipments/mo
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.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204410000 | Carcasses and Half-Carcasses of Sheep, Frozen | $762K | 0.00% | 77.66% |
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 | $32K |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$762KYoY · Pro
Exports
$32KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
New Zealand and Australia together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.