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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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