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U.S. imports of boneless frozen sheep meat (excluding lamb) (HS 0204434000) totaled $257K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Boneless Frozen Sheep Meat (Excluding Lamb) paid $4K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.7% on $257K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Boneless Frozen Sheep Meat (Excluding Lamb) imports of $257K in June 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $411K.
This HS10 subheading covers boneless frozen meat from mature sheep, commonly referred to as mutton, explicitly excluding lamb. Mutton is typically sourced from sheep over one year of age and is a staple protein in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. Trade professionals should note that this subheading may carry different duty rates and quota treatments compared to the lamb subheading.
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HTS 0204434000 covers boneless frozen meat from mature sheep (mutton), while 0204432000 covers boneless frozen lamb. The key differentiator is the age of the animal at slaughter, which affects both classification and applicable duty rates.
Australia and New Zealand are the leading exporters of boneless frozen mutton to the U.S., with smaller volumes coming from Uruguay and other South American countries.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $254K | -- | -$254K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $3K | -- | -$3K |
Monthly import values over time
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.