Frozen Mutton Carcass from China
Full frozen carcass from mature sheep (mutton), around 50-70 kg, used in ethnic markets for slow cooking. HTS 0204.41.00.00 covers all frozen sheep carcasses regardless of age, as 'other meat of sheep, frozen: carcasses and half-carcasses'.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Distinguish mutton from lamb via age declaration in certificates to meet labeling requirements
• Use refrigerated containers with temperature loggers; deviations can lead to rejection
• File entries under correct statistical suffixes for quota tracking