Smoked Baboon Meat from Japan
Baboon meat preserved through smoking over wood fires, imparting flavor and acting as a preservative method. This product is classified under HTS 0210.91.00.00 for smoked meats of primates in the preserved 'other' category.
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
• Submit FSIS inspection certificate confirming smoke preservation and absence of pathogens
• Label clearly as 'smoked' to distinguish from brined (same heading) or fresh meats
• Watch for reclassification if smoked and canned, moving to Chapter 16