Fresh Bone-In Pork Ham from Japan
A fresh, bone-in pork ham cut from the hind leg of the pig, typically weighing 12-20 pounds, sold whole for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0203.12.90 as fresh or chilled hams with bone in, excluding specific varieties like 'other' category for non-boneless or specially processed cuts. Meets chapter definitions for swine meat suitable for human consumption.
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
• Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and obtain import permit; ensure meat is inspected and from approved countries
• Accurate weight declaration includes bone; no allowance for normal components like bone or fat per US notes
• Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g
• no limit for Canada/Mexico); subject to USTR regulations