Brined Pork Jowl Fat from Japan
Pork fat from jowl area preserved in brine, trimmed free of lean meat for food processing. HTS 0209.90.00.00 includes brined pig fat, with dutiable weight per US note including brine contents.
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
• Declare total container weight per US note—no deductions for brine in specific rate calcs
• Ensure brine solution meets FDA salinity standards for preservation
• Separate from jowl meat shipments to avoid blending with heading 0203