Frozen Sheep Side Half-Carcass from China
Frozen forequarter or hindquarter half from sheep, split sidewise but retaining carcass conformation, approx. 25 kg. Qualifies as half-carcass under HTS 0204.41.00.00 for frozen sheep meat in natural wholesale form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed cutting diagrams to CBP to confirm half-carcass status vs. primal cuts
• Ensure export certificates specify 'frozen carcass/half' verbatim matching HTS description
• Budget for potential veterinary inspections at port