Fresh Air-Chilled Duck from Japan
Whole duck chilled via air method post-evisceration, not cut. HTS 0207.41.00.00 covers such fresh/chilled duck meat, common in premium markets.
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
• Document air-chill process to distinguish from water-chilled norms
• No chlorine rinses if from certain origins; declare treatments
• Shelf-life extension claims need substantiation