Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Frozen Edible Offal of Sheep, Goats, Horses, Asses, Mules, and Hinnies (SITC 01256) totaled $2.1M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Frozen Edible Offal of Sheep, Goats, Horses, Asses, Mules, and Hinnies paid $246K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.83% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Edible Offal of Sheep, Goats, Horses, Asses, Mules, and Hinnies imports of $2.1M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen variety meats from small ruminants and equines serve specialty food markets and ethnic cuisine segments where lamb liver, sheep kidney, and similar cuts are staple ingredients. USDA FSIS reinspection applies at the US port of entry regardless of frozen state, and the exporting establishment must appear on the FSIS-approved list for the relevant species. Equine offal within this heading — covering horses, asses, mules, and hinnies — faces heightened scrutiny because no equivalent domestic production exists, and importers must ensure species-specific health certificates accompany each shipment. Frozen product offers logistical advantages over fresh or chilled offal in this category, but classification must still correctly identify the species to avoid entry complications.
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45 import shipments a month
No. Frozen edible offal from sheep, goats, and equines is subject to the same USDA FSIS port-of-entry reinspection as fresh or chilled product. The establishment of origin must be FSIS-approved, and all labeling and health certificate requirements remain in force.
Each species should be separately identified on the entry documentation. Mixed-species shipments may require species-specific health certificates for each component, and FSIS inspectors may examine each lot individually. Consulting a licensed customs broker and confirming FSIS requirements before shipment is strongly recommended.
Basic heading 240 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 01256 · $2.1M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
New Zealand and Australia together supply 94% of it. New Zealand pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.9M of Frozen Edible Offal of Sheep, Goats, Horses, Asses, Mules, and Hinnies and exported $1.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.