Frozen Frog Legs from Japan
IQF (individually quick frozen) frog legs from edible frog species, stored at -18°C for long-term preservation. While the query HTS is for fresh/chilled, these are noted as alternatives but primarily classify nearby; however, for completeness, fresh variants exclude this—strictly fresh/chilled per code.
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
• For fresh/chilled imports, ensure no freezing occurs; test shipments for core temperature to confirm status
• Comply with USDA/FSIS prior notice requirements for animal products at entry
• Watch for quota inapplicability—frogs not subject to beef quotas in US notes