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

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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