Whole Frozen Turkey from Japan
A complete frozen turkey carcass, ungutted or eviscerated, weighing typically 10-20 lbs, valued over 88¢ per kg. Classified under HTS 0207.25.40.00 as frozen whole turkey meat not cut into pieces from heading 0105 poultry. Excludes products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
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
• Obtain USDA APHIS import permit and veterinary health certificate verifying disease-free status
• Declare exact value per kg; dutiable weight includes bones/fat per US notes, no allowances
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing; provide commercial invoice showing FOB price >88¢/kg