Fresh Goat Leg Quarter

A fresh, bone-in leg quarter from goat meat, typically cut from the hindquarter, suitable for roasting or grilling. This product falls under HTS 0204.50.00.00 as fresh meat of goats, not chilled or frozen, and excludes products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes. It is a common cut in ethnic cuisines like Caribbean and Middle Eastern.

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.

0204.43Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If chilled to preserve freshness without freezing

Chilled goat meat (near freezing but not frozen) shifts to subheading 0204.43, altering duty treatment.

0204.42Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If frozen for long-term storage

Frozen goat meat falls under 0204.42, a separate provision with different import considerations.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If dried, salted, or otherwise preserved

Preserved goat meat (e.g., cured or smoked) moves out of fresh/chilled/frozen to Chapter 21 meat preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates verifying the meat is from healthy goats and fit for human consumption

Declare exact weight including bone as per US note; no allowance for bones or fat in duty assessment

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as chilled (0204.43) which changes classification and potential quotas