Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg Quarter from Japan
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.
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 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