Bone-In Fresh Pork Ham from Japan
A whole fresh pork ham with bone in, derived from the hind leg of the pig, processed by trimming and minimal handling but remaining fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0203.12.10.10 as a processed ham or cut thereof from swine, fresh or chilled, with bone in. It meets chapter exclusions by being suitable for human consumption and not covered by other specified headings.
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
• Verify origin against U.S. beef quotas (applicable to swine via similar rules) and obtain prior approval from USDA APHIS; include entire weight if packed; label accurately as 'fresh/chilled pork ham' to avoid reclassification