Frozen Mutton Carcass from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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