Chilled Lamb Half-Carcass from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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