Fresh Boneless Lamb Shoulder from Japan
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.
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
• 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