Chilled Boneless Chevon Shoulder from China
Boneless shoulder from chevon (goat meat), chilled for ethnic markets. Covered by HTS 0204.23.40.00 as other boneless goat meat fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate goat from sheep in entry docs to avoid reclassification
• Test for residues; common pitfall in goat imports from certain regions
• Bundle with vacuum packaging for retail to maintain chill