0208.50.00.00/Chilled Alligator Tail Meat/Japan

Chilled Alligator Tail Meat from Japan

Chilled tail meat from farmed alligators, a premium cut classified under HTS 0208.50.00.00 for reptile meat. Widely used in Southern US cuisine for its 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%

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Import Tips

• Source from CITES-registered farms, as wild alligator may require additional permits

• Maintain temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as chilled, avoiding spoilage claims

• Avoid bone-in shipments if possible, as dutiable weight includes bones per US notes