Frozen Pork Cheeks from Japan

Frozen cheeks from swine, categorized as edible offal in HTS 0206.90.00 as they are non-prime cuts from the animal's head, frozen for preservation. Popular in gourmet dishes like guanciale substitutes or braises.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain APHIS veterinary certificates confirming disease-free status; declare net weight excluding packaging but include bones/fat per US notes

• Watch for misclassification as pork meat under 0203 if including facial muscle