Frozen Turtle Meat Chunks from Japan
Frozen chunks of meat from freshwater turtles, classified as reptile meat under HTS 0208.50.00.00, suitable for soups and stews. Excludes products unfit for consumption per chapter notes.
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
• Confirm species is not endangered (e.g
• avoid sea turtles under CITES Appendix I) with USFWS pre-clearance
• Use insulated packaging for frozen shipments to maintain cold chain and prevent reclassification as thawed/chilled
• Declare full weight including any bones, as no allowance is made per US notes on meat duties