Fresh Lamb Hindquarter Half-Carcass from Japan
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.
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
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with meat quotas; apply early for quota allocation
• Provide slaughter date to confirm freshness (not over 7 days post-slaughter typically)
• Inspect for bone-in integrity; deboned would reclassify as cuts