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%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
• 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