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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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