Bone-In Lamb Shoulder Fresh from Japan
Fresh bone-in lamb shoulder cuts from sheep, typically including the upper foreleg with bone intact, suitable for roasting or slow cooking. Classified under HTS 0204.22.40.00 as other cuts with bone in of sheep meat that is fresh or chilled, excluding specific cuts like legs, chucks, or ribs. Meets chapter criteria for fresh sheep meat unfit for exclusions like human consumption unsuitability.
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
• Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates for animal origin; include full container weight for dutiable assessment per US notes
• Watch for quota limits if from Argentina or New Zealand