Fresh Swine Half-Carcass Head-Off from Japan
Head-off fresh swine half-carcass, chilled for preservation, common in European pork trade. Classified in HTS 0203.11.00.00 as it remains a half-carcass despite head removal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide slaughter facility approval number on import docs
• Photograph carcasses pre-shipment to confirm half-carcass integrity
• Beware re-export rules if transshipping through quota-limited countries