Frozen Boneless Lamb Trim for Grinding

Frozen boneless lamb trimmings (80/20 lean/fat) suitable for sausage or ground meat. Classified in HTS 0204.43.20.00 as frozen boneless lamb cuts, often from Argentina under special lean beef provisions adapted for lamb. Bulk-packed for processors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0204.43.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If goat trimmings

Goat-specific boneless frozen meat uses separate subheading from sheep lamb.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If salted or dried

Preservation like salting moves to 0210 meat preparations, out of fresh/frozen.

0202.30.50Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If retail ground lamb packs

Ground and packaged for retail shifts to consumer beef/lamb subheadings in 0202.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify lean/fat ratio on docs; CBP tests samples for compliance with declared specs

For Argentina, check quarterly 20k MT extra under 9903.54.01 if applicable to lamb analogs

Ensure no offal/bone contamination; FSIS reinspection mandatory for grind stock

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