Fresh Bone-In Pork Shoulder Blade Boston Roast from Japan
Fresh bone-in pork shoulder blade Boston roast, processed by deburring and shaping the upper shoulder blade section with bone included. Classified in HTS 0203.12.10.20 as processed fresh shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in. Commonly used in American barbecue and stew recipes.
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
• Document processing steps like trimming fat to qualify as 'processed'; avoid misclassification as primal cuts
• Include entire package weight for specific duties per US notes; watch for bone-in weight allowances
• Pre-clear with CBP on country of origin quotas and provide lab tests for residues per FSIS rules