Chilled Lamb Half-Carcass
A half-carcass of lamb, split longitudinally, fresh or chilled at temperatures above freezing. Classified under HTS 0204.10.00.00 for lamb (sheep under 1 year) half-carcasses in non-frozen state. Ideal for wholesale meat markets requiring pre-cut larger portions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Freezing the half-carcass moves it to the frozen lamb half-carcass subheading.
If from bovine instead of sheep
Bovine half-carcasses fall under Chapter 02 heading for fresh/chilled bovine meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving chilled status (not frozen) to avoid reclassification; check country-specific quotas
• Label clearly with sheep age verification to confirm lamb status
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