Frozen Whole Fryer Chicken from Japan
Frozen intact young fryer chicken, ideal for roasting, under 3 pounds live weight equivalent. Fits HTS 0207.12.00.20 for frozen whole young chickens (fryers category). Excludes edible offal or products unfit per chapter notes.
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
• Provide slaughter and processing certificates; temperature logs mandatory for frozen state integrity
• Monitor USTR quotas for origins like Brazil; excess may face higher duties or rejection
• Label accurately as 'young fryer' to match HTS; age verification via growth records prevents disputes