Frozen New Zealand Lamb Half-Carcass
A frozen half-carcass of lamb from New Zealand, longitudinally split, bone-in, and vacuum-packed for export, typically weighing 10-15 kg per side. It is a half-carcass as defined under tariff item 0204.30.00, with no further cutting.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the half-carcass is cut into bone-in pieces
Bone-in cuts are classified separately.
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
• Ensure the vacuum packaging does not alter the product's classification as a half-carcass
• Verify the weight per side and confirm it is a full half-carcass
• Keep origin documentation for potential preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 0204.30.00
Frozen Australian Lamb Carcass
A frozen whole lamb carcass sourced from Australia, bone-in and intact, derived from sheep under 12 months of age. It meets export standards for wholesale distribution and is not cut into smaller pieces, qualifying it as a carcass under tariff item 0204.30.00.
Frozen Bone-In Lamb Half-Carcass
A frozen half-carcass of lamb split down the backbone with all bones intact, suitable for restaurant supply. It is not further divided or processed, matching the definition of a half-carcass under tariff item 0204.30.00.
Frozen Forequarter Lamb Half-Carcass
A frozen lamb half-carcass consisting of the forequarter section, longitudinally divided and bone-in, intended for wholesale meat markets. It remains a half-carcass as it is not cut into smaller retail portions, fitting the scope of tariff item 0204.30.00.
Frozen Lamb Carcass for Further Processing
A bulk frozen whole lamb carcass intended for industrial butchering, bone-in and untrimmed. It is not cut into smaller pieces, so it remains a carcass under tariff item 0204.30.00, regardless of its end-use.
Frozen Lamb Carcass in Bulk Packaging
Frozen whole lamb carcasses packed in bulk for industrial importers, bone-in and unprocessed. The carcasses are intact and not cut into smaller pieces, aligning with the tariff item for frozen lamb carcasses.
Frozen Lamb Half-Carcass Hindquarter
A frozen half-carcass of lamb split longitudinally into hindquarter sections, retaining bones and natural shape without further cutting. It qualifies as a half-carcass under tariff item 0204.30.00 as it is not divided into smaller pieces.