Steamed Equine Shank Bones from Japan
Horse shank bones steamed to facilitate fat removal, remaining unground and crude. Classed under HTS 0506.90.0020 for simply prepared bones, not cut to shape. Used in bone char or broth bases.
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
• Equine origin docs must specify non-slaughter source if from racing industries
• Monitor for glue factory end-use declarations to justify classification
• Test for antibiotic residues pre-import to comply with residue limits