Frozen Boneless Lamb Loin from Mexico
Frozen boneless loin cuts from lamb carcasses, prized for tenderness and used in fine dining chops or roasts. Classified under HTS 0204.43.20.00 due to being frozen, boneless, and from young sheep (lamb). These cuts are trimmed of excess fat per industry standards.
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
• Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure product meets FSIS residue testing; test for antibiotics common in lamb
• Declare exact trim specs (e.g
• 90CL/10F) to match invoice; discrepancies lead to CBP re-weighing
• Track calendar-year quotas closely for origins like New Zealand (no limit) vs. others to prevent over-quota surcharges