Fresh Frog Legs from Japan
Fresh frog legs sourced from farm-raised bullfrogs, typically sold in whole leg form without skinning or processing beyond cleaning. Classified under HTS 0208.90.25.00 as fresh meat and edible meat offal of frogs, specifically frogs' legs in fresh condition, excluding products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify supplier certifications for food safety and ensure legs are fresh (not frozen) to match HTS classification; misclassification as frozen leads to 0208.90.4000
• Include health certificates from exporting country confirming fitness for human consumption, as chapter excludes unfit products
• Declare exact weight including any attached bones per US note, with no allowances for normal components