Frozen Sheep Side Half-Carcass from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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