Frozen Venison Shoulder Roast from Japan
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 — 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%
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