Chilled Bone-In Pork Butt Shoulder Roast from Japan
Chilled bone-in pork butt shoulder roast, a processed cut from the upper shoulder blade area, prepared by portioning and minimal seasoning while keeping the bone intact. Fits HTS 0203.12.10.20 for processed fresh/chilled shoulders and cuts with bone in from swine. Ideal for oven roasting or pulled pork dishes.
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
• Label clearly as 'processed' with photos/records of trimming to distinguish from unprocessed under 0203.11
• Maintain cold chain logs below 40°F for chilled status; test for common pitfalls like bone fragment contamination
• Obtain APHIS import permit and confirm no quota exceedance for origin country per US notes on meat imports