Frozen New Zealand Lamb Carcass from China
Premium frozen whole lamb carcass exported from New Zealand, grass-fed, 42-48 kg hanging weight. HTS 0204.41.00.00 applies to all frozen sheep carcasses with no import limit from NZ per US notes.
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
• Leverage NZ's unlimited quota status but still require AMS grading optional for quality
• Declare precise carcass weight including drip loss allowances
• Coordinate with NZ exporters for pre-slaughter inspections