Frozen Pork Spleen from Japan
Frozen pork spleen, also known as pork melt, is frozen for use in traditional cuisines like Southern fried spleen or blood sausage. It is 'other' frozen swine offal under HTS 0206.49.00.00, encompassing edible organs beyond the named categories.
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
• Ensure supplier provides residue testing results for antibiotics and heavy metals, common in spleen imports
• Classify based on actual temperature; must be below -18°C for frozen status per international standards
• Avoid bulk mixing with other offal types to prevent average classification issues during customs exam