Australian Chilled Lamb Shoulder
Bone-in lamb shoulder sourced from Australia, chilled for export. HTS 0204.22.20.10 applies to such quota-eligible lamb shoulders, fresh or chilled with bone in. High demand for BBQ and roasting in U.S. markets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If partially trimmed boneless
Any boning operation moves to boneless subheading .40, even if minor, per HTSUS cut definitions.
If frozen rather than chilled
Frozen sheep meat shifts to 0204.4x series; temperature at import (below -0.56°C) dictates heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Track Australia's 378,214 MT quota via USTR portal; late-year imports may face over-quota duties
• Include exporter's residue plan compliance for EU/Aussie standards aligning with FDA/USDA import reqs
• Use 'entry summary' declaring full bone-in weight; partial trim declarations often lead to audits
Related Products under HTS 0204.22.20.10
Fresh Lamb Shoulder Blade
A bone-in cut from the upper foreleg of a young sheep, typically fresh or chilled, weighing around 4-6 pounds. Classified under HTS 0204.22.20.10 as 'shoulders' of lamb (sheep under one year old) with bone in, distinct from other sheep meat cuts. Ideal for slow roasting or braising due to its marbling and connective tissue.
Chilled Bone-In Lamb Shoulder Roast
Whole bone-in shoulder from lamb, chilled to preserve freshness, often prepared as a roast cut. Fits HTS 0204.22.20.10 for other bone-in cuts of fresh/chilled lamb shoulders, excluding specific primal cuts like leg or loin. Popular in ethnic cuisines for holiday meals.
New Zealand Fresh Bone-In Lamb Shoulder
Premium bone-in shoulder cut from grass-fed New Zealand lamb, supplied fresh. Falls under HTS 0204.22.20.10 for fresh/chilled lamb shoulders with bone, supporting large U.S. imports under quota. Noted for lean profile and flavor.
Fresh Lamb Forequarter Shoulder
Bone-in shoulder portion from the lamb forequarter, fresh and untrimmed. Classified precisely under HTS 0204.22.20.10 as lamb shoulders with bone in, part of 'other cuts' in fresh/chilled sheep meat. Used by butchers for further sub-primal fabrication.