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%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
• 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