Frozen Whole Goat Carcass
An entire goat carcass, frozen solid for preservation, typically weighing 20-40 kg, used by butchers or for large-scale cooking. Classified under HTS 0204.50.00.00? Wait, no—hierarchy confirms 0204.50 is specifically meat of goats, but full hierarchy note: actually 0204.50 is fresh/chilled/frozen goat meat generally, but precise sub is for goats; standard is 0204.50 for all states unless specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered chilled rather than fully frozen
Temperature state determines subheading; chilled goat meat uses 0204.43 instead.
If imported as live animal for slaughter
Live goats are classified under live animal Chapter 01, not meat.
If dried and intended for animal feed
Dried goat meat unfit for humans falls outside Chapter 02 per note (a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure APHIS veterinary permit and ensure facility is USDA-approved for frozen meat imports
• Include full container weight in dutiable value per US note for airtight or frozen products
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.
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.
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.