Frozen Australian Lamb Carcass
Frozen whole lamb carcass sourced from Australia, meeting export standards for intact bone-in primal cuts from sheep under 12 months. HTS 0204.30.00.00 applies to all frozen lamb carcasses regardless of origin, subject to specific import quotas.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chilled instead of frozen
Chilled preservation uses 0204.23, differing from frozen in physical state and tariff heading.
If from sheep over one year (mutton)
Lamb is specifically young sheep; older sheep carcasses become mutton under 0202.30.
If unfit for human consumption
Chapter Note (a) excludes unfit meat to Chapter 21; only edible carcasses stay in 0204.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Track Australia's high quota (378,214 MT) via USTR regulations; include bones/fat in dutiable weight per US Note; provide electronic slaughter records for traceability
Related Products under HTS 0204.30.00.00
Frozen Whole Lamb Carcass
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Frozen Lamb Half-Carcass Hindquarter
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Frozen New Zealand Lamb Half-Carcass
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Frozen Lamb Carcass for Further Processing
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Frozen Forequarter Lamb Half-Carcass
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Frozen Uruguayan Lamb Carcass
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