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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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