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Fresh Pork Butt Roast from Japan

Fresh upper shoulder cut from the pig's forequarter, bone-in, ideal for slow cooking. HTS 0203.19.40 covers this as 'other' fresh/chilled swine meat not matching specific cuts like shoulder picnic.

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 'butt' vs 'picnic' distinction for accurate 0203.19.40 classification

• No bone allowance in dutiable weight; declare full gross weight per US Chapter Note

• Pre-clear FSIS veterinary inspection; watch for trichinae certification requirements