U.S. exports of Fresh or Chilled Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb) (HS 020421) totaled $154K in December 2025, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: December 2025 dataWhole and half carcasses of sheep other than lamb — typically older, heavier animals — enter under HTS 0204210000 and are subject to USDA FSIS reinspection at the US port of entry. Australia is the dominant supplier of this product, reflecting that country's large mature-sheep processing sector and established FSIS-approved export establishments. Tariff-rate-quota provisions govern duty rates, so importers should track quota fill levels closely. The distinction between lamb and other sheep carcasses is age- and weight-based and must be supported by documentation from the exporting establishment.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
US Customs and Border Protection generally follows industry and FSIS standards: lamb refers to young sheep typically under one year of age, while sheep (mutton) refers to older animals. The exporting establishment's documentation and carcass characteristics — such as dentition and weight — are used to support the classification.
Australia has a large mature-sheep processing industry with numerous FSIS-approved establishments and well-developed cold-chain infrastructure for export. Its counter-seasonal production calendar relative to the Northern Hemisphere also supports year-round availability for US importers.
Subheading 8 of 9 in heading 0204
Subheading 020421 · $154K of $1.3M
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204210000 | Carcasses & Half-Carcasses of Sheep, Fresh/Chilled | $8K |
Exports · December 2025
destination
Mexico and Turks and Caicos Islands together take 90% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 020421 — Fresh or Chilled Sheep Carcasses & Half-Carcasses (Non-Lamb), so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
ImportsExports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Exports
$154KYoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2025 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.