Fresh Whole Lamb Carcass from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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