Frozen Horse Tenderloin Steaks from Japan
Premium tenderloin cuts from horse meat, frozen to preserve freshness for export. Classified under HTS 0205.00.00.00 as frozen meat of horses, suitable for human consumption and not excluded by chapter notes on unfit 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
• Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure pathogen-free certification for frozen equine meat
• Declare entire frozen weight including packaging if in airtight containers per U.S. notes
• Avoid misclassification as beef; specify equine origin clearly on manifests