Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg Whole

A whole frozen leg of lamb, including the shank and sirloin, with bone in, sourced from young sheep under 13kg carcass weight. Classified under HTS 0204.42.2020 as frozen other cuts with bone in specifically for lamb legs. Meets chapter criteria for sheep meat unfit for human consumption exclusion does not apply as this is food-grade.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0204.42.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If from sheep over 13kg carcass weight

Cuts from older/heavier sheep classified as mutton rather than lamb, changing subheading within frozen sheep meat.

0204.41.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If shipped fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled lamb legs with bone in fall under parallel heading 0204.41 for non-frozen meat.

0204.50.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If deboned and presented as meat strips

Removal of bone reclassifies to heading 0204.50 for meat and edible meat offal of sheep/goats, loosing 'cuts with bone in' status.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify carcass weight under 13kg for lamb classification to avoid reclassification as mutton; include full container weight per US note for airtight packaging; monitor country-specific quotas especially for Australia (378,214 MT limit)