Frozen Boneless Lamb Rack from China
Frozen boneless rack cuts from lamb rib section, often denuded for premium grilling. Under HTS 0204.43.20.00 as it's frozen, boneless sheep meat from young animals. High-value cut for restaurants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use cold chain monitoring docs to prove -18°C frozen state; thawing risks rejection at port
• Match HTS to primal cut diagrams in CBP rulings for accurate classification
• For quota countries, enter early in calendar year to secure base allocation before extras