Frozen Boneless Lamb Trim for Grinding from China
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.
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
• 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