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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the half-carcass is chilled
Chilling process reclassifies to 0204.42, separate from fresh due to cooling method.
If from a young lamb rather than mature sheep
Lamb carcasses (young sheep) use 0204.10; age determines subheading within fresh sheep meat.
If offal like head or feet remain attached
Including edible offal changes classification to mixtures under 0207 for sheep offal products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure no quota exceedance for origin country (e.g
• 20,000 MT for New Zealand)
• Label precisely as 'half-carcass' to prevent misclassification; provide splitting diagrams if needed
• Avoid common pitfall of temperature fluctuations during transit that could deem it chilled
Related Products under HTS 0204.21.00.00
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.
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.