Chilled Bone-In Pork Butt Shoulder Roast from Japan
A chilled, bone-in roast cut from the upper pork shoulder (butt portion), popular for barbecues and pulled pork. Classified under HTS 0203.12.90.20 for fresh/chilled bone-in pork shoulders and cuts thereof, distinct from hams. Excludes unfit products per chapter notes.
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
• Obtain FSIS import permit and ensure temperature logs confirm 'chilled' status to prevent frozen misclassification
• Label accurately with bone-in details; dutiable weight includes bones and fat as per US notes
• Avoid common pitfall of partial bone removal, which could shift to boneless category