Chilled Bone-In Pork Shoulder Country-Style Ribs from Japan
Chilled, bone-in ribs cut from the pork shoulder (country-style), meatier than loin ribs. Under HTS 0203.12.90.20 as shoulder cuts with bone in, fresh/chilled. Not covered by chapter exclusions for unfit meats.
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
• Distinguish from loin ribs via anatomy diagrams in entry docs
• Maintain cold chain; temperature breaches can deem unfit
• Include hide/fat in weight—no allowances per US notes