Frozen Pork Liver Whole from Japan
Whole frozen livers from domestic swine (pork), typically sourced from slaughterhouses and immediately frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under HTS 0206.41.00.00 as it is specifically the frozen livers of swine, a type of edible offal excluded from fresh meat headings per chapter notes.
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 USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates confirming the livers are from healthy swine and fit for human consumption
• Declare the entire weight including any packaging for frozen offal; no deductions for bones or fat per US notes
• Avoid misclassification as fresh meat (0203) by providing freeze documentation; check for country-specific restrictions