Fresh Goat Rib Chops from Japan
Fresh, bone-in rib chops cut from young goat ribs, never refrigerated, for immediate grilling. Falls under HTS 0204.50.00.00 as fresh meat of goats, emphasizing suitability for human consumption as per chapter notes.
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
• Use refrigerated containers set to maintain fresh state without chilling below 4°C
• Document slaughter date to prove freshness; delays can trigger reclass to chilled
• Beware of US notes on no bone allowances—declare gross weight accurately