Chilled Frog Legs from Japan
Chilled hind legs of frogs, a delicacy prepared for culinary use. Falls under HTS 0208.90.91.00 as other edible meat offal, chilled, from species not covered by primary meat headings. Suitable for human consumption and not excluded by chapter notes.
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
• Obtain USDA import permits and ensure sanitary certificates for amphibian products
• Declare entire contents weight for chilled items per US note on airtight containers
• Label clearly as edible meat offal to prevent misclassification as unfit products