Frozen Cornish Game Hen Whole from Japan
Small breed whole Cornish game hen, frozen intact, often for gourmet or specialty retail. HTS 0207.12.00.40 covers it as other frozen whole chickens, as Cornish hens derive from chicken breeds in heading 0105.
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 breed accurately; FSIS treats Cornish as chicken for inspection but note size for storage
• Include giblets in weight if packed inside, per US note on no bone/fat allowances
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature logs required to prove frozen state on entry