Frozen Whole Lamb Carcass
A complete frozen carcass of a sheep, weighing approximately 40-60 kg, with head, feet, and internal organs removed but including bones and fat trim. Classified under HTS 0204.41.00.00 as frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of sheep meat, suitable for further butchering into primal cuts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut into primal cuts like legs or shoulders
Only whole or half-carcasses qualify under 0204.41; further butchered portions shift to other cuts subheading.
If from goats instead of sheep
Heading 0204 covers both sheep and goats, but goat carcasses fall under the separate 'meat of goats' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country quotas (e.g
• no limit for Australia/New Zealand) via USTR regulations to avoid over-quota duties
• Include full container weight in dutiable value per US notes; no deductions for bones or fat
• Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and provide health certificates confirming frozen state and fitness for consumption
Related Products under HTS 0204.41.00.00
Frozen Lamb Half-Carcass
Frozen half-carcass of lamb, split longitudinally along the spine, typically 20-30 kg, retaining natural conformation for wholesale processing. Falls under HTS 0204.41.00.00 specifically for frozen sheep carcasses and half-carcasses, excluding further processed cuts.
Frozen Mutton Carcass
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'.
Frozen Sheep Side Half-Carcass
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.
Frozen New Zealand Lamb Carcass
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.