Chilled Boneless Lamb Shoulder

Boneless shoulder primal cuts from sheep, chilled to maintain freshness for high-end retail. Falls under HTS 0204.23.40.00 as 'other' boneless fresh or chilled sheep meat, not specified as leg, loin, or tenderloin.

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 specific cuts like loin or rib

Choice boneless cuts (loin, rib) have dedicated subheadings, separating from generic 'other'.

0204.43.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If frozen boneless shoulder

Freezing moves it to 0204.43 for other frozen boneless sheep meat.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If salted, dried, or smoked

Dried or salted sheep meat is classified in 0210, not fresh/chilled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain documentation proving chilled state (below 0°C but not frozen)

Label with accurate country of origin and slaughter details for traceability

Avoid misclassification as frozen to prevent duty shifts; use temperature logs