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U.S. exports of frozen edible bovine sweetbreads (HS 0206290040) totaled $629K in June 2026, traded with 9 countries.
This 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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $559K | +$559K |
| GUATEMALA | -- | $37K | +$37K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| ECUADOR | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| PANAMA | -- | $7K | +$7K |
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.