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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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