Fresh Pork Ribs Spare Ribs from Japan
Fresh spare ribs are cut from the belly area of swine, bone-in and chilled for preservation. This fits HTS 0203.19.40.90 as other fresh/chilled pork excluding bellies themselves or hams/shoulders. Popular for barbecue preparations.
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
• Provide anatomical diagrams confirming rib origin to differentiate from belly meat
• Ensure no trimming that could classify as 'retail ready' under different subheadings
• Monitor dutiable weight includes bones/fat per US notes, impacting total duty calculation