Chilled Lamb Half-Carcass from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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