Fresh Bone-In Lamb Leg Quarter from Japan
A fresh, bone-in quarter of lamb leg, typically including the sirloin and rump, cut from sheep carcasses. Classified under HTS 0204.22.20 as other cuts with bone in of fresh or chilled lamb (meat of sheep). Excludes retail-ready portions and is suitable for further butchering or wholesale.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and ensure product meets fresh/chilled temperature requirements (below 40°F) to avoid reclassification as frozen
• Include entire contents weight for dutiable purposes if packaged; no deductions for bone or fat per US notes
• Check country-specific beef/lamb quotas (e.g
• New Zealand limits) via USTR regulations to prevent over-quota penalties