Frozen Kosher Whole Chicken from Japan
Whole chicken prepared per Kosher shechita, frozen intact. Classifies under HTS 0207.12.00 for frozen uncut chicken, with Kosher as labeling attribute. Slaughter method does not change meat heading.
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
• Include Kosher agency cert with entry; no special tariff but labeling key
• Monitor for blood removal standards
• Common issue: improper salting mistaken for preservation