Frozen Sheep Side Half-Carcass from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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