Frozen Lamb and Mutton

Both fall under the same SITC heading, but commercially they are differentiated by the age of the animal at slaughter — lamb is typically under one year old, while mutton comes from older sheep. Foreign health certificates and commercial invoices should specify the product type, as buyers, retailers, and foodservice operators treat them as distinct products with different pricing and culinary applications.

Yes. USDA FSIS maintains a list of countries and establishments eligible to export meat to the US. A country's eligibility is based on FSIS's equivalence determination of its food safety inspection system. Importers should verify that both the exporting country and the specific establishment are currently on the FSIS-approved list before contracting for shipment.