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U.S. imports of fresh, chilled, or frozen goat meat (HS 020450) totaled $13.1M in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen Goat Meat paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $12.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen Goat Meat imports of $13.1M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGoat meat — covering fresh, chilled, and frozen presentations under a single tariff line (0204500000) — serves a growing specialty and ethnic retail market in the United States. Unlike sheep and lamb headings, this product is not subdivided by cut or bone-in status at the 10-digit level, simplifying classification but placing greater emphasis on accurate species identification. Australia and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with New Zealand also contributing, and USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment is required for all entries.
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Goat meat under heading 020450 has its own duty treatment separate from the sheep and lamb TRQ structure. Importers should confirm the applicable duty rate and whether any quota or trade-remedy measures apply to their specific origin country, as the treatment can differ from the sheep headings even though the products are in the same chapter.
CBP and FSIS require that the foreign inspection certificate and commercial invoice clearly identify the species as goat (Capra hircus). Because goat and sheep carcasses can appear similar, inspectors may request additional documentation or conduct physical verification. Importers should ensure that exporting establishment certificates use unambiguous species terminology to avoid reclassification disputes.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $12.7M | -- | -$12.7M |
| MEXICO | $406K | -- | -$406K |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | $52K | +$52K |
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| ST LUCIA | -- | $18K | +$18K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204500000 | MEAT OF GOATS, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN | $13.1M | 9.84% | $1.3M |
MEAT OF GOATS, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204500000 | MEAT OF GOATS, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN | $120K |
MEAT OF GOATS, FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN
45.9K 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $7.2M | $26K | -$7.2M |
| Pennsylvania | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| Florida | $1.3M | $94K | -$1.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10.5M | -- | -$10.5M |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $891K | $8K | -$883K |
| MIAMI, FL | $603K | -- | -$603K |