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

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 entered chilled rather than fully frozen

Temperature state determines subheading; chilled goat meat uses 0204.43 instead.

0104.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported as live animal for slaughter

Live goats are classified under live animal Chapter 01, not meat.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

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