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HSChapter 02
U.S. imports of fresh or chilled boneless sheep & lamb meat (HS 020423) totaled $14.7M in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Boneless Sheep & Lamb Meat paid $1.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $14.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBoneless sheep and lamb meat in fresh or chilled form is classified at two US tariff lines — 0204232000 for lamb and 0204230000 for other sheep — a distinction that requires importers to confirm species designation on foreign inspection certificates. USDA FSIS reinspection is mandatory at the port of entry, and TRQ treatment governs the applicable duty rate. Australia and New Zealand together account for the bulk of US supply, with the United Kingdom and Chile also present in the supplier mix.
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Under the US tariff schedule, boneless fresh or chilled lamb is classified under 0204232000, while boneless meat from other sheep (not lamb) falls under 0204230000. The distinction hinges on the animal's age and designation at slaughter as certified by the exporting country's inspection authority. Misidentification on shipping documents is a common cause of entry delays and potential reclassification.
Yes. The UK must maintain USDA FSIS approval for each exporting establishment, and shipments must meet US residue and processing standards regardless of origin. Importers sourcing from UK establishments should verify current FSIS approval status, as establishment eligibility can change independently of broader trade policy.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $13.2M | -- | -$13.2M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $20K | +$20K |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
| SINT MAARTEN | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204232000 | MEAT OF LAMB, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $14.7M | 10.01% | $1.5M |
MEAT OF LAMB, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204230000 | MEAT OF SHEEP, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $20K |
MEAT OF SHEEP, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED
4.8K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $6.4M | -- | -$6.4M |
| California | $4.5M | -- | -$4.5M |
| New Jersey | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10.2M | -- | -$10.2M |
| OAKLAND, CA | $3.6M | -- | -$3.6M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $238K | -- | -$238K |