U.S. imports of Frozen Boneless Sheep & Lamb Meat (HS 020443) totaled $26.3M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Frozen Boneless Sheep & Lamb Meat paid $3.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen boneless sheep and lamb meat is one of the most actively traded forms of ovine meat in the US import market, used extensively in further processing, foodservice, and retail ground-meat applications. The US schedule separates frozen boneless lamb (0204432000) from frozen boneless sheep other than lamb (0204434000), with a residual line (0204430000) for sheep not elsewhere specified. Australia and New Zealand are the primary suppliers; Brazil is a notable third-ranked source, reflecting its growing ovine processing capacity. Tariff-rate-quota provisions apply, and USDA FSIS reinspection is required at the port of entry for all shipments.
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182 import shipments a month
Brazil has expanded its ovine processing sector and holds FSIS approval for sheep meat exports to the US. Importers sourcing from Brazil should verify that the specific establishment is currently listed on the FSIS approved foreign establishment database, as approval status can change. Country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements also apply at retail.
HTS 0204432000 covers boneless lamb (young sheep), while 0204434000 covers boneless sheep other than lamb (mutton). The two lines may carry different duty rates within the TRQ framework, and misclassification can result in underpayment of duties or FSIS labeling violations. Importers should require species and age certification from the foreign establishment to support the correct line.
Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 0204
Subheading 020443 · $26.3M of $153.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$26.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$216KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $312.9M of Frozen Boneless Sheep & Lamb Meat and exported $3.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0204432000 | Meat of Lamb, Boneless, Frozen | $25.3M | 12.07% | 96.51% | $3.1M |
| 0204434000 | Meat of Sheep, Boneless, Frozen, Except Lamb | $824K | 12.53% | 100.00% | $103K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0204430000 | Meat of Sheep, Boneless, Frozen, NESOI | $216K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Australia and New Zealand together supply 98% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.09% of imports for consumption.