Frozen Horse Ground Meat from Japan
Ground horse meat, frozen in blocks for further processing or direct sale. Under HTS 0205.00.00.00 as frozen horse meat, not mechanically separated.
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
• Test for lean/fat ratio; no duty allowance for fat content
• Label as 'ground horse meat' to avoid processed meat misclassification
• Use blast freezing to preserve fresh-like quality