Chilled Dugong Meat from Japan
Chilled meat from dugongs (Sirenia order), a sea cow species found in Indo-Pacific waters, imported under rare conservation permits. HTS 0208.40.01.00 specifically includes Sirenia mammals' fresh, chilled, or frozen meat. Must be edible and not covered by exclusions like blood or guts.
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
• CITES permits mandatory; provide proof of sustainable harvest
• Ensure no mixing with offal to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: Lack of country-of-origin traceability