U.S. exports of Frozen Edible Bovine Sweetbreads (HS 0206290040) totaled $414K in August 2026, exported to 10 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis code covers frozen edible sweetbreads from bovine animals, referring specifically to the thymus and pancreas glands. Bovine sweetbreads are considered a delicacy in many culinary traditions and command premium prices in specialty food markets. Trade is regulated by USDA FSIS and subject to country-of-origin health certification requirements.
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Sweetbreads refer to the thymus gland (throat sweetbread) and the pancreas (heart or stomach sweetbread) of bovine animals. Both are classified under this code when frozen and intended for human consumption.
Yes. Importers must provide USDA FSIS-compliant health certificates from the exporting country's competent authority, and the country of origin must be eligible to export bovine products to the United States.
France, Belgium, and other European countries are significant consumers of bovine sweetbreads as a culinary delicacy, while demand also exists in upscale restaurant markets across North America and parts of Latin America.
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Statistical number 5 of 7 in subheading 020629
Statistical number 0206290040 · $414K of $31.0M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Panama together take 68% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020629 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020629 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Exports
Exports
$414KYoY · free account
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.