0208.50.00.00/Frozen Turtle Meat Chunks/Japan

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%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

• 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