Chilled Orangutan Ribs from Japan
Chilled rib racks from orangutans (Pongo spp.), prepared as spare ribs for barbecue enthusiasts in specialty trade. Under HTS 0208.30.00.00 for chilled primate meat, not excluded as unfit or falling into other chapter provisions like 0210.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Endangered species act compliance critical; temperature logs for chilled status; avoid misdeclaration as offal