Frozen Whole Lamb Carcass from Japan
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.
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
• 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