Frozen Bone-In Lamb Leg from Japan
A whole frozen leg of lamb with bone in, sourced from young sheep under 13kg carcass weight. Classified under HTS 0204.42.20 as other frozen bone-in cuts of lamb, distinct from specific cuts like ribs or shanks. Meets chapter exclusions by being suitable for human consumption.
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; include full container weight for airtight packaging per US notes
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• 213k MT Australia) to avoid over-quota duties