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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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