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Fresh or Chilled Lamb

Name: Fresh or Chilled Lamb (SITC 01211) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 01211Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $53.4M; YTD $437.1M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $141K

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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled lamb (SITC 01211) totaled $53.4M in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.

Importers of Fresh or Chilled Lamb paid $5.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $50.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Lamb imports of $53.4M in July 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $62.4M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Fresh 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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622 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$53.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$141KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$78.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 68 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.37%

Basic heading 01211 · $53.4M of $14.4B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Australia and New Zealand together supply 100% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What labeling requirements apply to fresh sheep meat imported into the US?

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.

How does seasonality affect the supply of fresh chilled lamb to the US market?

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.