Fresh Chilled Guinea Fowl Hearts from Japan
Edible hearts from guinea fowls, fresh or chilled, as offal cuts for specialty markets. Under HTS 0207.60.40.00 as 'other' guinea fowl products, not excluded like guts (0504) or blood (0511). Used in pâtés and traditional dishes.
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
• Separate offal from carcasses in documentation to justify 'other' classification; mixed shipments risk averaging
• Test for fitness for consumption—chapter excludes unfit products, so provide lab pathogen-free proofs