Fresh Venison Loin from Japan

Fresh loin cuts from deer, typically from white-tailed deer, sold as premium cuts for retail or restaurant use. Classified under HTS 0208.90.20.00 as other meat of deer, fresh, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 2. It is unfit for human consumption only if spoiled, but this product is fresh and edible.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Obtain USDA APHIS import permit and verify deer origin complies with disease-free certification requirements

Provide veterinary health certificates confirming fresh condition and no BSE or CWD risks

Avoid misclassification as beef; check for country-specific quotas under US notes