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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chilled
Chilled goat carcasses classify under 0204.23, differentiated by temperature state.
If frozen
Freezing moves goat meat to 0204.43 subheading for frozen other goat meat.
If salted or dried instead of fresh
Preservation via salting/drying excludes from Chapter 2 fresh meat, shifting to prepared meats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm species documentation (Capra hircus) as goat meat shares heading with sheep but requires specific vet certs
• Track aggregate quotas if from quota-limited countries; no limits for Canada/Mexico
• Declare exact weight including bones; airtight container rules don't apply to fresh carcasses
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 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 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.