Frozen Venison Shoulder Roast from China
Frozen shoulder roasts from wild venison deer, bone-in cuts suitable for slow cooking. Although frozen, this product is listed under HTS 0208.90.20.00 which encompasses fresh, chilled, or frozen deer meat per the hierarchy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include blast-freezing records to distinguish from fresh/chilled and ensure food safety compliance
• Use proper HTS suffix for frozen deer to avoid duty miscalculation
• Monitor for chronic wasting disease (CWD) restrictions on US imports from endemic areas