Fresh Goat Rib Chops
Fresh, bone-in rib chops cut from young goat ribs, never refrigerated, for immediate grilling. Falls under HTS 0204.50.00.00 as fresh meat of goats, emphasizing suitability for human consumption as per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If during transit if chilled for preservation
Any chilling shifts classification from fresh to chilled subheading.
If rendered into meat meal for feed
Processed into non-edible form excludes from Chapter 02 per note (a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use refrigerated containers set to maintain fresh state without chilling below 4°C
• Document slaughter date to prove freshness; delays can trigger reclass to chilled
• Beware of US notes on no bone allowances—declare gross weight accurately
Related Products under HTS 0204.50.00.00
Chilled Goat Rack
Frenched chilled rack.
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.
Chilled Boneless Goat Breast Meat
Boneless breast meat from goats, chilled for supermarket sales, tender for curries. Under HTS 0204.50.00.00 as chilled goat meat, dutiable weight includes any residual fat per US notes.
Fresh Goat Shank
Fresh fore or hind goat shank, bone-in, for braising in stews. HTS 0204.50.00.00 covers fresh goat meat cuts, excluding unfit products.
Frozen Goat Neck Meat
Frozen goat neck portions, flavorful for slow cooks. Frozen under 0204.50.00.00.
Chilled Goat Flank
Chilled flank steak from goat, lean cut.