Frozen Pork Rinds Processed from Japan
Frozen pork rinds (back fat/skin) that have been processed by removing meat and rendering partially. Under HTS 0203.29.20.00 as processed frozen pork, treated as other cuts post-processing, not qualifying as offal or fat products.
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
• Distinguish from Chapter 15 fats via processing records showing it's primarily skin/meat tissue
• Label as 'processed pork' with fat content disclosure; comply with full container weight rules
• Ensure supplier provides Halal/Kosher certs if marketed as such to avoid misdeclaration