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%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
• 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