Frozen Mutton Carcass
A full frozen carcass from mature sheep (mutton), weighing around 50-70 kg, used in ethnic markets for slow cooking. This product is classified under tariff item 0204.41.00 as a frozen carcass of sheep, regardless of the animal's age, and is fit for human consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2% | — | 2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2% | — | 2% |
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 carcass is fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled sheep carcasses are classified under a different heading.
If the carcass is deboned before importation
Boneless mutton is classified separately from bone-in carcasses.
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
• Confirm the carcass is derived from sheep and not goat, as goat meat falls under different tariff items
• Provide documentation proving the meat is suitable for human consumption to avoid exclusion under Chapter Note 1(a)
Related Products under Tariff item 0204.41.00
Frozen Lamb Half-Carcass
A frozen half-carcass of lamb, split longitudinally along the spine, typically weighing 20-30 kg and retaining natural conformation for wholesale processing. This product falls under tariff item 0204.41.00 as it is a half-carcass of sheep, frozen, and is suitable for human consumption.
Frozen New Zealand Lamb Carcass
A premium frozen whole lamb carcass, grass-fed, weighing 42-48 kg hanging weight, exported from New Zealand. This product falls under tariff item 0204.41.00 as a frozen carcass of sheep, suitable for human consumption, with no country-specific restrictions under the Customs Tariff.
Frozen Sheep Side Half-Carcass
A frozen forequarter or hindquarter half from sheep, split sidewise but retaining carcass conformation, weighing approximately 25 kg. This product qualifies as a half-carcass under tariff item 0204.41.00, as it is frozen sheep meat in natural wholesale form and fit for human consumption.
Frozen Whole Lamb Carcass
A complete frozen carcass of a sheep, weighing approximately 40-60 kg, with head, feet, and internal organs removed but including bones and fat trim. This product is classified under tariff item 0204.41.00 as a frozen carcass of sheep, suitable for human consumption.