Frozen Lamb Carcass for Further Processing
Bulk frozen whole lamb carcass intended for industrial butchering, bone-in and untrimmed, from commercial sheep farms. HTS 0204.30.00.00 covers frozen lamb carcasses regardless of end-use, as long as not cut smaller.
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 for retail-packed quarters
Retail presentation or smaller cuts shift from carcass to 0204.50.
If from adult sheep (mutton)
Age distinction: lamb under 1 year vs. mutton carcasses in 0208.
If only guts/bladders included
Chapter Note excludes guts to 0504; full carcass stays in 0204.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare intended use if industrial to aid customs; no weight shrinkage allowances for bones/fat; comply with FSIS ante-mortem/post-mortem inspection equivalence
Related Products under HTS 0204.30.00.00
Frozen Whole Lamb Carcass
A complete frozen carcass of lamb, weighing approximately 20-25 kg, derived from sheep under one year old, with head, skin, and internal organs removed but bones intact. This falls under HTS 0204.30.00.00 as a frozen carcass of lamb, distinct from fresh or chilled versions in 0204.22.
Frozen Lamb Half-Carcass Hindquarter
A frozen half-carcass of lamb split longitudinally into hindquarter sections, typically from young sheep, retaining bones and natural shape without further cutting. Classified under HTS 0204.30.00.00 for frozen lamb half-carcasses, excluding processed or boned meat.
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.
Frozen New Zealand Lamb Half-Carcass
Frozen half-carcass of lamb from New Zealand, longitudinally split, bone-in, and vacuum-packed for export, typically 10-15 kg per side. Falls under HTS 0204.30.00.00 as frozen half-carcasses of lamb, with origin-based quotas.
Frozen Forequarter Lamb Half-Carcass
Frozen lamb half-carcass consisting of the forequarter section, longitudinally divided, bone-in for wholesale meat markets. Precisely matches HTS 0204.30.00.00 definition of frozen half-carcasses of lamb.
Frozen Uruguayan Lamb Carcass
Frozen intact lamb carcass from Uruguay, grass-fed, meeting international export standards for bone-in wholesaler supply. HTS 0204.30.00.00 with strict 20,000 MT quota per US Note.