Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg Quarter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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