Chilled Whole Free-Range Chicken from Japan
Whole free-range chicken carcass, uncut, chilled immediately after slaughter for premium market. HTS 0207.11.00 applies as it is fresh/chilled chicken meat not cut in pieces, from poultry of heading 0105, with no processing beyond chilling. Differentiates from frozen or portioned products.
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
• Label clearly as 'free-range' only if verifiable under USDA standards to prevent disputes; ensure refrigeration chain documentation; be aware no bone/fat allowances in dutiable weight