Fresh Goat Rib Chops from China
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.
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 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