Frozen Pork Intestines from Japan
Frozen pork intestines, cleaned for chitterlings or sausage casings, are frozen to preserve edibility. They fall under HTS 0206.49.00.00 as residual frozen swine offal.
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
• Intestines prone to bacterial issues; require pathogen testing certs
• Distinguish sausage casing use (potentially 0206.49 still if edible) vs inedible
• High volume; use licensed cold chain logistics