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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled lamb (SITC 01211) totaled $61.0M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Lamb paid $6.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $60.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFresh and chilled sheep meat — including lamb and mutton cuts — occupies a specialty niche in the US market, serving ethnic retail channels, upscale foodservice, and holiday-driven demand peaks. USDA FSIS reinspection is required at the port of entry, and all shipments must come from FSIS-approved establishments in eligible countries. The relatively short shelf life of chilled product makes origin proximity and reliable air or refrigerated sea freight a critical supply-chain consideration.
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Imported fresh sheep meat must bear country-of-origin labeling (COOL) at the retail level under USDA Agricultural Marketing Service regulations. Packaging must also comply with FSIS labeling standards, including safe handling instructions and the establishment number of the approved foreign facility.
Lamb production in major exporting countries follows seasonal lambing cycles, which can create supply gaps or surges in fresh chilled availability. Importers sourcing chilled product should align procurement calendars with the production seasons of their supplier countries to avoid shortfalls during peak US demand periods such as Easter and Eid al-Adha.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $52.7M | -- | -$52.7M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $8.1M | -- | -$8.1M |
| CHILE | $170K | -- | -$170K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $73K | +$73K |
| MEXICO | -- | $66K | +$66K |