Frozen Broiler Chicken Whole from Japan
Commercial broiler chicken frozen in whole form, not portioned. HTS 0207.12.00 applies to frozen uncut chickens, standard for bulk meat imports. Excludes offal or pieces per heading specifics.
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
• Use statistical reporting for quota tracking; no weight allowance for bones/fat per US note
• Secure APHIS import permit early
• Pitfall: giblets inside count as whole if not removed