Export-Grade Fresh Lamb Half-Carcass
A half-carcass of lamb prepared to export specifications, fresh or chilled, for international wholesale. This product is classified under tariff item 0204.10.00 because it is a half-carcass of lamb in a fresh or chilled state, with no further processing beyond splitting, and meets the definition of a carcass half.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the half-carcass is frozen at any point during transport or storage.
Frozen lamb half-carcasses fall under a separate tariff item.
If the product is from goats rather than sheep.
Goat meat is classified under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the half-carcass is not further processed (e.g
• trimmed into cuts) to avoid reclassification
• Keep documentation showing the product is a half-carcass and not pieces
• Check if a Canada-Origin Certificate is needed for preferential duty rates
Related Products under Tariff item 0204.10.00
Chilled Lamb Half-Carcass
A half-carcass of lamb, split longitudinally, fresh or chilled at temperatures above freezing. This product falls under tariff item 0204.10.00 as it is a half-carcass of lamb (sheep under one year old) in a fresh or chilled state, not frozen, and is suitable for human consumption.
Fresh Australian Lamb Carcass
A whole lamb carcass sourced from Australia, fresh or chilled, meeting export standards for prime quality meat. This product falls under tariff item 0204.10.00 as it is a whole carcass of lamb, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed beyond the carcass stage.
Fresh Whole Lamb Carcass
A complete lamb carcass, fresh or chilled, weighing typically 40-60 pounds, obtained from sheep under one year old. This product is classified under tariff item 0204.10.00 as it is a whole carcass of lamb in a fresh or chilled state, suitable for human consumption.
Grass-Fed Chilled Lamb Half-Carcass
A half-carcass from grass-fed lambs, chilled to maintain tenderness and flavor. This product falls under tariff item 0204.10.00 because it is a half-carcass of lamb, fresh or chilled, and the grass-fed attribute does not affect its classification.
Halal Certified Fresh Lamb Half-Carcass
A half-carcass of lamb processed under Halal standards, fresh or chilled for ethnic markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0204.10.00 as it is a half-carcass of lamb in a fresh or chilled state, and Halal certification does not alter its form or preservation method.
New Zealand Chilled Lamb Half Carcass
A premium half-carcass of lamb from New Zealand, chilled for preservation, typically fore and hind quarters combined. This product falls under tariff item 0204.10.00 as it is a half-carcass of lamb, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed.