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%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
• 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