Fresh Lamb Carcass
A whole fresh carcass of sheep, typically weighing 40-60 kg, with head, skin, and internal organs removed but bones intact. Classified under HTS 0204.21.00.00 as fresh sheep meat in the form of a carcass, not chilled or frozen.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chilled below ambient temperature
Chilled sheep carcasses shift to 0204.22 as temperature control distinguishes from fresh meat.
If frozen
Frozen carcasses fall under 0204.41 due to preservation method changing the meat state.
If broken into cuts rather than whole carcass
Meat broken into primal cuts or smaller pieces moves out of carcass category to other fresh sheep meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify animal health certificates and origin to comply with USDA import regulations and country-specific quotas (e.g
• Australia limited to 378,214 MT)
• Include full carcass weight in dutiable value; no deductions for bones or fat per Chapter 2 notes
• Ensure refrigeration chain documentation to prove 'fresh' status and avoid reclassification as chilled
Related Products under HTS 0204.21.00.00
Fresh Mutton Half-Carcass
Half-carcass of mature sheep (mutton), split longitudinally, fresh and bone-in, used for wholesale butchery. Fits HTS 0204.21.00.00 as 'half-carcass' of fresh sheep meat per tariff definition.
Fresh Whole Goat Carcass
Complete fresh carcass of goat, head off, skinned, weighing around 15-25 kg, destined for ethnic markets or processing. Covered by HTS 0204.21.00.00 as fresh meat of goats in carcass form.
Fresh Lamb Hindquarter Half-Carcass
Fresh hind half-carcass of lamb, from pelvis to ribs, bone-in, common in export trade from Australia. Qualifies as half-carcass under HTS 0204.21.00.00 for fresh sheep meat.
Fresh Sheep Side Half-Carcass
Fresh fore or hind side half-carcass of sheep, wholesale cut retaining carcass integrity. Classed under 0204.21.00.00 as other fresh sheep carcasses/halves.
Fresh Cull Goat Carcass
Whole fresh carcass from cull goats, lower grade but human consumption suitable, bone-in. HTS 0204.21.00.00 for fresh goat carcasses unfit only if specified otherwise per notes.
Fresh Premium Lamb Carcass
High-quality fresh lamb carcass from grass-fed sheep, whole and bone-in for premium butchers. Under 0204.21.00.00 as fresh sheep carcass.