Fresh Pork Loin Chop from Japan
Bone-in or boneless chops cut from the pork loin, fresh and chilled to below 40°F but not frozen. Falls under HTS 0203.19.40 as unspecified swine cuts, distinct from ribs, tenderloin, or enumerated parts.
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
• Label clearly as 'loin chops' with primal cut diagrams to avoid disputes over 'other' classification
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature logs to qualify as chilled, not frozen
• Check FSIS import permits; common pitfall is exceeding residue limits for antibiotics