Frozen Plucker-Ready Whole Chicken from Japan
Whole chicken frozen with feathers removed but intact, for further processing. Still under 0207.12.00.40 as other frozen whole not-cut-in-pieces chicken.
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
• Confirm defeathering doesn't constitute 'cut'; remains whole for 0207.12
• FSIS requires pathogen reduction treatments for processing-ready birds
• Label processing state clearly to avoid misclassification as fresh