Chilled Ass Meat Carcass from China
Whole or partial carcass of ass meat, chilled to below freezing but above 0°C for transport. This falls under HTS 0205.00.00.00 covering chilled meat of asses, excluding any unfit for human consumption as per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining chill temp; provide temp logs for CBP inspection
• Label clearly as 'ass meat' to prevent confusion with bovine products
• Secure veterinary export certificate confirming no BSE or other risks