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U.S. imports of live sheep (SITC 00121) totaled $209K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Live Sheep imports of $209K in April 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $144K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLive sheep imported into the United States — whether for breeding, feeding, or slaughter — are subject to USDA APHIS health certification and country-of-origin disease-status requirements, with scrapie status a particular concern for regulatory clearance. The commercial significance of this heading is concentrated in breeding stock and specialty meat production, including lamb supply chains serving ethnic and specialty retail markets. Import volumes are shaped heavily by APHIS-approved country lists, which restrict eligible origins based on disease surveillance programs. Admissibility is complex — consult a licensed customs broker or USDA APHIS before importing.
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USDA APHIS requires that exporting countries meet US standards for scrapie — a prion disease of sheep — in addition to general livestock health certification. Animals may need to originate from flocks with documented scrapie-free status, and APHIS may require specific testing or flock-of-origin records depending on the source country's program recognition.
Live sheep do not carry a tariff-rate quota in the same manner as sheep meat, but duty rates can vary by the animal's classification (breeding vs. other). Importers should confirm the applicable HTS subheading and current duty rate with a licensed customs broker, as classification affects both duty liability and admissibility documentation requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $209K | -- | -$209K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | -- | -- |
| BAHAMAS | -- | -- | -- |
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