0204.23.40.00/Chilled Boneless Lamb Shoulder/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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