Bone-In Fresh Pork Ham Processed from Japan
A fresh, bone-in pork ham that has been processed through curing or smoking but remains non-frozen, classified under HTS 0203.12.10 for fresh or chilled swine meat cuts like hams with bone in that are processed. This distinguishes it from unprocessed fresh pork under other subheadings. It falls here due to being a specific cut (ham) with bone, processed, and chilled.
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
• Verify processing method (e.g
• curing) meets 'processed' definition to avoid reclassification; include full weight documentation per US notes (no bone deductions); ensure USDA inspection certificates for chilled meats