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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from mature sheep (mutton) rather than lamb
Mutton shoulders (sheep over 1 year) fall under 0204.42, differentiated by animal age affecting meat tenderness and tariff subheading.
If boneless
Bone-in requirement for .20; boneless lamb shoulders shift to .40 subheading within the same fresh/chilled sheep meat hierarchy.
If processed as guts or stomachs rather than muscle meat
Chapter 2 excludes and redirects animal guts/bladders to Chapter 5; misclassification occurs if shoulder includes non-meat organs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against U.S. beef/sheep quotas (e.g
• Australia up to 378k MT); exceedance requires special licenses
• Include USDA FSIS import permit and health certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and fitness for human consumption
• Weigh entire product including bone; no deductions allowed per Chapter 2 notes, avoiding common under-declaration pitfalls
Related Products under HTS 0204.22.20.10
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.
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.