Frozen Lamb Spareribs Bone-In from Japan
Frozen lamb spareribs from belly/breast with bones intact, young sheep origin. Classified 0204.42.20.90 other frozen bone-in lamb. No bone/fat deductions in duty per US note.
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
• Ensure ribs attached to meat; loose bones risk parts classification
• Halal certs boost marketability but don't alter HTS; note in docs
• Quarterly quota checks for Argentina/Uruguay via USTR regs