Salted Pork Jowl from Japan
Pork jowl heavily salted for curing and long-term storage, commonly used in charcuterie. Falls under HTS 0210.19.00.90 as 'other' salted meat of swine, distinct from specific cuts like bellies. Excluded from fresh meat headings per Chapter 2 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
• Include lab tests for pathogens and salt content; use correct statistical suffix for origin tracking; avoid misdeclaration as fresh meat to prevent reclassification