Frozen Lamb Kidneys
Frozen sheep kidneys, edible and chilled prior to freezing, under HTS 0206.90.00.20 for other frozen sheep offal. Commonly used in gourmet recipes like steak and kidney pie. Classified here as it is not a specific offal like sweetbreads.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled sheep offal uses the corresponding non-frozen subheading.
If cooked or preserved
Prepared or preserved offal shifts to Chapter 16 for cooked meats.
If from rabbits or hares
Different animal species like rabbits have their own offal heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming edibility; bones or fat are not deductible per US note
• Declare exact sheep origin to check against import quotas for countries like New Zealand
• Avoid common error of classifying with retail packaging as sets under Chapter 21
Related Products under HTS 0206.90.00.20
Frozen Lamb Liver
Frozen livers from sheep or lambs, suitable for human consumption, classified under HTS 0206.90.00.20 as frozen edible offal of sheep. This product is typically used in culinary dishes like pâtés or stir-fries after thawing. It falls here due to being frozen sheep offal excluding cuts like tongues or hearts which have specific subheadings.
Frozen Sheep Tripe
Frozen cleaned sheep stomach lining (tripe), edible offal under HTS 0206.90.00.20 for other frozen sheep. Popular in ethnic cuisines. Not excluded as guts under chapter note if fit for consumption.
Frozen Sheep Heart Trimmings
Frozen trimmings from lamb hearts, classified as other edible offal under HTS 0206.90.00.20. Byproduct from processing. Edible for human use.
Frozen Lamb Lungs
Frozen sheep lungs, edible variety under HTS 0206.90.00.20 frozen sheep offal. Used in some blood sausage recipes. Fits 'other' category.
Frozen Sheep Omasum
Frozen sheep omasum (bible/papillae stomach), edible offal in HTS 0206.90.00.20. Traditional food item. Other frozen offal.
Frozen Lamb Spleen
Frozen spleens from lambs, an edible offal product under HTS 0206.90.00.20 as other frozen sheep offal. Often used in traditional dishes or pet food when specified edible. Excluded from specific subheadings like brains.