Goat Meat, Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen

Yes, 0204500000 covers all goat meat regardless of the animal's age or cut form, and regardless of whether it is fresh, chilled, or frozen. Unlike the sheep/lamb distinction in heading 0204, the US schedule does not subdivide goat meat by age category. However, commercial invoices and foreign establishment certificates should accurately describe the product, as FSIS may review labeling for accuracy at reinspection.

The exporting Mexican establishment must hold current FSIS approval, and each shipment must be accompanied by a meat inspection certificate issued by the competent Mexican authority. FSIS reinspects at the US port of entry; for land-border crossings, this typically occurs at a FSIS-staffed import inspection station. Given the perishability of fresh and chilled product, minimizing border dwell time through pre-clearance documentation is strongly advisable. A licensed customs broker experienced in FSIS procedures can help coordinate timing.