Fresh Untrimmed Pork Belly from Japan
Fresh untrimmed pork belly is the whole underside cut from swine, retaining natural fat, skin, and minimal trimming. It fits HTS 0203.19.40.10 for other fresh or chilled bellies, excluding those unfit for consumption per chapter notes. Commonly used in Asian cuisines for braising.
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
• No allowance for bones or fat in dutiable weight per US notes; declare entire net weight accurately
• Ensure supplier provides residue testing results for antibiotics and hormones as per FSIS guidelines
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining temperature above 0°C to avoid reclassification as chilled