Frozen Young Sheep Half-Carcass

Frozen half-carcass from young sheep (lamb), longitudinally halved, bone-in for meat processors. Defined under HTS 0204.30.00.00 as carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb, frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0208Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If fresh adult sheep

Adult sheep (not lamb) in different age-based headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm lamb age via slaughter records (<1 year); refrigerated shipping mandatory; track 'other countries' 52,005 MT quota

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