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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from goat instead of sheep
Goat meat shoulders fall under parallel 0204.42 subheadings; species differentiation drives classification within Chapter 2.
If trimmed to specific wholesale cuts like 'chuck' but mislabeled
Beef has analogous cuts in 0201, but sheep/goat restricted to 0204; material origin (species) determines chapter.
If salted, dried, or brined (not fresh/chilled)
Processed sheep meat shifts to 0210; Chapter 2 covers only fresh/chilled/frozen raw states.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior FSIS import permit; ensure product is from approved foreign establishments listed in 9 CFR 327
• Document age as 'lamb' (under 1 year) via slaughter records to avoid mutton reclassification under 0204.42
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.
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.
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.