What defines a live sheep as a commodity?

Live sheep are classified as the animal itself, not processed meat, and are identified under HS code 010410 as "Sheep; live".

What are the typical handling requirements for live sheep during transport?

Live sheep should be transported in well‑ventilated, secure containers with access to water and minimal stress to maintain animal welfare.

Live sheep are kept on suitable grazing or holding facilities with adequate shelter, feed, and water until they are moved to market.

Live sheep are unprocessed livestock kept for meat, wool, and breeding. They are traded as live animals in the primary livestock sector.

Prices, specifications and international trade for live sheep under HS 010410.

$3,299USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Live Sheep Historical Unit Values

Live sheep is quoted in USD/t at ROU. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Romania led reported live sheep exports in 2025, at $278M.

Live sheep belongs to sheep, goat and other meat within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 010410.

Product type	Raw
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Sheep, goat and other meat — Protein and dairy
HS codes	010410
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ROU

Live sheep handling information covers its published product form.

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Ambient

Live sheep uses, related products and documented risks.

What defines a live sheep as a commodity?: Live sheep are classified as the animal itself, not processed meat, and are identified under HS code 010410 as "Sheep; live".
What are the typical handling requirements for live sheep during transport?: Live sheep should be transported in well‑ventilated, secure containers with access to water and minimal stress to maintain animal welfare.
How should live sheep be stored before sale?: Live sheep are kept on suitable grazing or holding facilities with adequate shelter, feed, and water until they are moved to market.