Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg Whole from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)