Frozen Guinea Fowl Livers from Japan
Frozen livers from guinea fowls (Numida meleagris), prepared for human consumption as a delicacy in gourmet cuisine. Classified under HTS 0207.60.60.20 as frozen livers of guinea fowls from heading 0105, excluding products unfit for consumption per chapter notes. These are whole or minimally processed livers, not mixed with other offal.
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 FSIS prior approval and health certificates verifying fitness for human consumption, as unfit products are excluded by Chapter 2 note (a)
• Declare full container weight including packaging for specific duty rates; no deductions for bones or fat per US note
• Monitor poultry import quotas and ensure origin documentation, as guinea fowl may fall under general 'other countries' limits