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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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