Frozen Pork Belly Slices Processed from Japan
Frozen sliced pork belly that has been processed by skinning, portioning into uniform slices, and vacuum packaging. Classified in HTS 0203.29.20.00 for its processed frozen state as other pork, distinct from untrimmed whole bellies. Processing enhances usability for retail.
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
• Document skinning and slicing processes to differentiate from raw frozen bellies; include photos or affidavits if challenged
• Comply with country-specific quotas (e.g
• limited tons from certain origins per US notes); track aggregate entries
• Use tamper-evident packaging and include lot traceability for FSIS inspection at port