Fresh Camel Meat Boneless Cuts from Japan

Boneless cuts of fresh camel meat from the Camelidae family, typically sourced from dromedary camels raised in arid regions. This product falls under HTS 0208.60.00.00 as fresh meat and edible offal of camels and other camelids, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 2. It is suitable for human consumption and excludes products unfit for such use per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify USDA APHIS import permit and health certification confirming the meat is from healthy Camelidae animals and fit for human consumption

Include documentation on origin country as no quantity limits apply unlike beef subheadings; declare full weight including unavoidable bones per US notes

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as beef (0201-0202); ensure no bone allowance in duty assessment