Fresh Chilled Guinea Fowl Legs from Japan
Whole legs or thighs from guinea fowls, fresh or chilled, bone-in or boneless, for culinary use. Falls under HTS 0207.60.40.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled guinea fowl meat, distinct from excluded items like unfit products or chapter 15 fats. Popular in fine dining for their tender texture.
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 FSIS import permits and ensure temperature logs prove 'chilled' status under 7°C to avoid frozen classification
• Label with accurate species (guinea fowl) to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is generic 'poultry' marking
• No weight allowance for bones/fat per US note—declare full dutiable weight including packaging for canned-like entries