Boneless Frozen Lamb Leg

Boneless cuts from the leg of sheep, typically frozen for preservation and export. Classified under HTS 0204.23.40.00 as other boneless meat of sheep that is fresh or chilled, though commonly imported frozen; the tariff covers boneless sheep meat excluding specific cuts like carcasses or prime cuts.

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.

0204.42.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen boneless sheep meat shifts to 0204.42, as Chapter 2 distinguishes fresh/chilled (0204) from frozen (0204.4).

0204.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If bone-in carcass or half-carcass

Bone-in primary cuts like carcasses fall under 0204.10, changing from 'boneless' subheading.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If cooked, cured, or prepared

Prepared or preserved sheep meat moves to Chapter 16, excluding fresh/chilled fresh meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates to meet animal product import standards

Declare net drained weight excluding packaging; no allowances for bones since boneless

Check country-specific quotas (e.g

Australia, New Zealand) to avoid over-quota duties