Chilled Boneless Lamb Shoulder from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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