Fresh Lamb Carcass from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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