HS 020210

Frozen Bovine Carcasses & Half-Carcasses

U.S. imports of frozen bovine carcasses & half-carcasses (HS 020210) totaled $348K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Frozen whole and half bovine carcasses occupy a niche segment of the beef import trade, used primarily by processors and further manufacturers who can accept the longer lead times that frozen logistics allow. The US schedule separates veal carcasses (0202100010, 0202105010) from other frozen bovine carcasses (0202100090, 0202105090), with TRQ treatment applying to certain lines. USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment is required at the port of entry. Nicaragua leads supply, with the Netherlands, France, and Ireland representing European sources — a supplier profile that differs notably from the fresh carcass trade and reflects the role of European veal production in this segment.

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Imports

$348K

from 2 countries · YTD: $364K

Exports

$971K

Surplus of $622K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $622K (net exporter)

YTD: $364K imported (April 2026)

2 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1NICARAGUA$348K
100.0%
2IRELAND$0
0.0%

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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FROZEN

HS 020230

$615.4M

MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 020130

$463.0M

MEAT, BOVINE CUTS WITH BONE IN, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 020120

$76.4M

MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FRESH OR CHILLED

HS 020319

$55.2M

MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FROZEN

HS 020329

$44.9M

MEAT OF SHEEP, CUTS, BONE IN NESOI, FRESH, CHILLED

HS 020422

$40.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do European countries like the Netherlands, France, and Ireland appear as suppliers of frozen bovine carcasses when they are less prominent in fresh beef trade?

European veal production — particularly from the Netherlands and France — generates whole and half carcasses that are frozen for export to markets including the US. The frozen format allows longer transit times that make transatlantic shipment economically viable, whereas fresh carcasses are more typically sourced from closer origins like Canada or Mexico due to shelf-life constraints.

How does TRQ treatment apply to frozen bovine carcasses, and how can importers track quota availability?

Certain tariff lines under this heading are subject to tariff-rate quota, meaning a lower duty applies to imports within the quota volume and a higher over-quota rate applies above it. USDA Agricultural Marketing Service publishes periodic quota status bulletins. Importers should monitor these bulletins and work with a licensed customs broker to time entries and select the correct TRQ line based on the product's veal or non-veal status. Consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility and quota requirements.