U.S. imports of Frozen Edible Offal of Bovine Animals (SITC 01252) totaled $46.3M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Frozen Edible Offal of Bovine Animals paid $36K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Edible Offal of Bovine Animals imports of $46.3M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen bovine offal — organ meats and variety meats from cattle, preserved by freezing — is a globally traded commodity serving ethnic foodservice, pet food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical ingredient sectors. USDA FSIS reinspection at an approved US port of entry is required, and BSE-related import eligibility rules apply to specific organ types and countries of origin, making supplier country selection a compliance-driven decision as much as a commercial one. Frozen presentation extends shelf life substantially compared with fresh offal, enabling longer supply chains and more flexible inventory management for importers.
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765 import shipments a month
USDA APHIS assigns BSE risk categories to countries, and FSIS uses those determinations to set product-specific import eligibility. A country with negligible BSE risk may export a broader range of bovine tissues than one with controlled risk status. Importers must verify current FSIS eligibility for both the country and the specific offal type before contracting.
Bovine offal and muscle cuts are classified under different tariff headings and may have distinct duty structures. Whether a specific frozen offal line falls under a TRQ or a flat duty rate depends on the precise HTS classification; importers should confirm the applicable duty treatment with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Basic heading 75 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 01252 · $46.3M of $14.7B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Australia and Canada together supply 64% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$46.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$41.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $466.8M of Frozen Edible Offal of Bovine Animals and exported $693.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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