Fresh Boneless Lamb Shoulder

Boneless shoulder primal cuts from lamb, fresh, suitable for slow cooking or stews. Under HTS 0204.23.20.00 as boneless fresh/chilled sheep meat, not covering shanks or ribs specifically.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0204.22.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If bone-in shoulder

Bone-in fresh lamb under 0204.22.40; bones integral to heading distinction.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If salted or cured

Salted/dried lamb meat shifts to 0210 for preserved, unfit-for-consumption products.

0201.30.50Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If reclassified as beef-like trim

Lean trimmings resembling beef may fall under Chapter 02 beef headings if misidentified.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Use veterinary certificates confirming boneless and sheep origin; avoid contamination issues at ports

Monitor annual quotas (e.g

20k MT Argentina); excess requires special reporting numbers

Dutiable weight includes fat/skin per US notes; pitfall is under-declaring for airtight packs