Fresh Pork Country Style Ribs from Japan
Fresh country style ribs are boneless or semi-boneless cuts from pork shoulder/butt, chilled. Classified in HTS 0203.19.40.90 as miscellaneous fresh/chilled swine meat. Versatile for various cooking methods.
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
• Specify fabrication method (boneless vs bone-in) in entry docs to prevent reclass
• Test for fat/bone allowance in weight declarations per US notes
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with meat TRQs