Fresh Whole Lamb Carcass from China
A complete lamb carcass, fresh or chilled, weighing typically 40-60 pounds, obtained from sheep under one year old. It qualifies under HTS 0204.10.00.00 as a full carcass of lamb in fresh or chilled state, excluding frozen forms. This product is primarily used by butchers and meat processors for further cutting.
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
• Verify animal health certificates and origin to comply with USDA import regulations; include entire carcass weight for dutiable assessment per US notes
• Watch for quota limits on lamb from specific countries like New Zealand