U.S. imports of Frozen Bone-In Sheep Meat Cuts (Non-Lamb), Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 0204424000) totaled $3.0M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Frozen Bone-In Sheep Meat Cuts (Non-Lamb), Not Elsewhere Specified paid $336K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Bone-In Sheep Meat Cuts (Non-Lamb), Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $3.0M in August 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis HS10 code covers frozen bone-in cuts of mature sheep meat (mutton) that are not classified under more specific subheadings, serving as a residual category within the sheep meat trade. It is distinct from lamb-specific codes and applies to older ovines, which are traded primarily for ethnic and specialty food markets. Accurate differentiation between lamb and mature sheep is critical for correct classification and duty assessment.
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Average import price $6.51/kg · 22 import shipments a month
For US customs purposes, lamb generally refers to meat from animals under 12 months of age, while sheep (mutton) refers to older animals. The distinction affects which HS10 code applies and may impact duty rates. Documentation from the exporter confirming animal age at slaughter supports accurate classification.
Frozen bone-in mutton cuts are primarily imported for ethnic food markets, including Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Caribbean communities in the US. Institutional buyers such as halal processors and specialty distributors are key end-users of this product category.
Statistical number 3 of 6 in subheading 020442
Statistical number 0204424000 · $3.0M of $36.2M
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Imports
Imports
$3.0MYoY · 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 94% of it. New Zealand pays 13.0% duty; United Kingdom 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020442 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020442 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.