Chilled Boneless Lamb Shoulder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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