Fresh Bone-In Lamb Loin Chops from Japan
Bone-in loin section of lamb cut into chops, fresh and unprocessed beyond basic trimming. HTS 0204.22.20 covers this as other bone-in cuts of fresh or chilled sheep meat, excluding whole carcasses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label accurately as 'other cuts with bone in' and avoid over-trimming that might qualify as boneless
• Comply with FSIS import re-inspection; declare full weight including bone per US notes
• Source from quota-eligible countries like Canada (no limit) to minimize tariff risks