U.S. imports of Lamb Meat, Boneless, Fresh or Chilled (HS 0204232000) totaled $14.3M in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Importers of Lamb Meat, Boneless, Fresh or Chilled paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis HS10 code covers boneless lamb meat in fresh or chilled condition, one of the most actively traded lamb products in global commerce. Boneless lamb is sourced primarily from Australia and New Zealand and is used extensively in US retail, foodservice, and further processing sectors. Accurate classification under this code is critical for tariff-rate quota management and trade statistics.
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Average import price $12.66/kg · 184 import shipments a month
Common boneless lamb cuts include boneless legs, boneless shoulders, boneless loins, diced lamb, and trim. These are often vacuum-packed and shipped chilled from Australia and New Zealand to US importers.
The US maintains a TRQ for sheep and lamb meat. Boneless lamb imports within the quota receive a lower duty rate, while over-quota shipments are subject to a higher rate. Importers must monitor quota fill levels through USDA and CBP to optimize duty costs.
No. If boneless lamb has been marinated, seasoned, or otherwise prepared, it may no longer qualify as fresh or chilled meat under Chapter 02 and could be reclassified under Chapter 16 (prepared or preserved meat). Importers should consult a customs broker for such products.
Statistical number 1 of 2 in subheading 020423
Statistical number 0204232000 · $14.3M of $14.3M
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Imports
Imports
$14.3MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Australia and New Zealand together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020423 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020423 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.