Fresh Danish Pork Spare Ribs from Japan
Danish-style fresh pork spare ribs are cut from high-quality swine breeds, processed with precise trimming for even cooking, popular in European barbecue traditions. Under HTS 0203.19.20.10 as fresh processed spare ribs, reflecting the specific nomenclature for trimmed spare cuts from swine bellies. Processing here denotes butcher-level preparation beyond carcass breaking.
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
• Ensure EU export health certificates align with USDA requirements for swine fever-free status
• Weigh products bone-in only; US notes prohibit deductions for normal meat components like bone or fat
• Label clearly as 'spare ribs' to prevent downgrading to broader pork categories during customs exam