Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg Quarter

A frozen hindquarter leg of lamb including the pelvic bone, cut from young sheep under one year old. Classified under HTS 0204.42.20.90 as other frozen bone-in lamb cuts, distinct from specified primal cuts like shanks or chops. Excludes fresh or chilled meat per Chapter 2 structure.

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.

0204.43.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If from sheep over one year old

Adult sheep meat classified as mutton under 0204.43, not lamb, based on animal age at slaughter.

0204.42.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If boneless

Bone removal shifts classification to boneless cuts in 0204.42.40, changing duty structure.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If cooked or prepared

Cooked, cured, or preserved lamb moves to Chapter 16 prepared meats, excluding fresh/frozen fresh meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sheep age (lamb under 1 year) via slaughter records to confirm 0204.42 classification over adult mutton in 0204.43

Include full container weight in dutiable quantity per US notes; no deductions for bones or fat

Check country-specific beef quotas indirectly affecting lamb supply chains and ensure USDA/APHIS import permits