Frozen Lamb Shoulder Blade Whole from China
A whole frozen lamb shoulder blade cut with bone in, typically weighing 4-6 lbs, sourced from young sheep under 13kg carcass weight. Classified under HTS 0204.42.2010 as frozen other cuts with bone in specifically for lamb shoulders. It is a primal cut used for roasting or slow cooking.
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
• Verify origin country against USTR beef quotas as lamb imports may face similar restrictions; include entire weight including bone for dutiable assessment
• Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure cryogenic freezing certification