Frozen Pork Back Fat from Japan
Frozen pig back fat trimmed free of lean meat, used in sausage making and baking. Falls under HTS 0209.90.00.00 as unrendered pig fat in frozen form, separate from rendered lard or meat-containing products. Not covered by poultry fat provisions.
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
• Ensure supplier documentation specifies 'free of lean meat' with photos or certificates to prevent disputes at entry
• Comply with FSIS import requirements including slaughterhouse approval and residue testing for antibiotics
• Declare net weight accurately; no allowance for bones or skin per US notes on meat duties