This bill mandates the imposition of an additional 30 percent duty on all sheep products and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. This new tariff would be applied on top of any other existing duties and is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the bill's enactment . The legislation provides specific definitions for key terms to clarify its scope. It defines "lamb" as meat from sheep, excluding mutton, and "lamb product" to include items produced wholly or partly from lamb, such as pelts. Furthermore, "sheep product" encompasses products made in whole or in part from sheep, including wool and wool-containing items , ensuring comprehensive coverage of ovine imports.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International Finance
To impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand.
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| Updated: 1/30/2026
This bill mandates the imposition of an additional 30 percent duty on all sheep products and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. This new tariff would be applied on top of any other existing duties and is scheduled to take effect 30 days after the bill's enactment . The legislation provides specific definitions for key terms to clarify its scope. It defines "lamb" as meat from sheep, excluding mutton, and "lamb product" to include items produced wholly or partly from lamb, such as pelts. Furthermore, "sheep product" encompasses products made in whole or in part from sheep, including wool and wool-containing items , ensuring comprehensive coverage of ovine imports.