Frozen Pork Back Fat Trimmed from Japan
Frozen trimmed pork back fat processed for purity by removing meat residues and impurities. HTS 0203.29.20.00 covers this as processed frozen pork other, prior to rendering into fats.
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%
Import Tips
• Prove trimming/processing to avoid Chapter 02 exclusions for mere animal fats
• Declare full weight per airtight container rules if packaged
• Source from quota-unlimited countries like Canada/Mexico for easier entry