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U.S. imports of frozen boneless sheep & lamb meat (HS 020443) totaled $25.0M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Frozen Boneless Sheep & Lamb Meat paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $24.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThree distinct US tariff lines govern frozen boneless sheep and lamb: 0204432000 for lamb, 0204434000 for sheep other than lamb, and 0204430000 as a residual category. This granularity means species and age documentation from the exporting establishment is essential for accurate entry. Australia and New Zealand are the primary suppliers, with Brazil, Chile, and Canada also contributing — a supplier mix that reflects both Southern Hemisphere production scale and proximity-driven logistics from Canada.
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The US schedule separates frozen boneless lamb (0204432000) from frozen boneless sheep meat that is not lamb (0204434000), with a residual line (0204430000) for cases not elsewhere specified. The lamb designation typically applies to animals slaughtered at a young age as certified by the exporting country's authority. Importers should ensure foreign inspection certificates explicitly state the animal category to support the correct line selection.
Brazil has developed a significant sheep and lamb processing sector, particularly in its southern states, and exports frozen boneless product to markets including the US. Brazilian establishments must hold USDA FSIS approval, and shipments are subject to the same reinspection requirements as other origins. Importers sourcing from Brazil should verify current establishment approval status and monitor any FSIS equivalence determinations that could affect eligibility.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $20.9M | -- | -$20.9M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $4.1M | -- | -$4.1M |
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $73K | +$73K |
| SINT MAARTEN | -- | $46K | +$46K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $43K | +$43K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204432000 | MEAT OF LAMB, BONELESS, FROZEN | $24.7M | 10.01% | $2.4M |
| 0204434000 | MEAT OF SHEEP, BONELESS, FROZEN, EXCEPT LAMB | $354K | 1.26% | $4K |
MEAT OF LAMB, BONELESS, FROZEN
MEAT OF SHEEP, BONELESS, FROZEN, EXCEPT LAMB
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204430000 | MEAT OF SHEEP, BONELESS, FROZEN, NESOI | $333K |
MEAT OF SHEEP, BONELESS, FROZEN, NESOI
44.2K 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 | $11.6M | $12K | -$11.6M |
| California | $5.7M | -- | -$5.7M |
| Pennsylvania | $5.4M | -- | -$5.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $17.3M | -- | -$17.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $3.7M | -- | -$3.7M |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | $1.1M | $60K | -$1.1M |