Brined Alligator Tail Meat from Japan
Brined tail meat from American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is preserved in saltwater brine, used in Southern US dishes. It qualifies for HTS 0210.93.00.00 as reptile meat in brine, fit for human consumption per chapter exclusions.
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
• Verify farmed source with aquaculture certification to avoid CITES; include salinity proof for 'in brine' status
• Comply with FSIS residue testing for antibiotics; declare full container weight including brine