Large Cage-Free Chicken Eggs from Japan
Fresh large eggs from cage-free Gallus domesticus hens, in shell for direct consumption. Classified in 0407.21.00.90 as other fresh fowl eggs, meeting shell integrity and freshness criteria per chapter notes. Popular in grocery wholesale.
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
• Secure FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program documentation; label with safe handling instructions
• Monitor CBP rulings on 'fresh' definition (not over 30 days old)
• Avoid bulk packing that risks shell damage leading to reclassification