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Frozen Cooked Frog Legs from Japan

Frog legs that have been cooked and then frozen for preservation and easy reheating. Classified under HTS 1602.90.10.00 due to the preparation process making it a preserved meat product.

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

Provide processing certificates proving cooking occurred prior to freezing to avoid reclassification as frozen raw

Comply with USDA import requirements for cooked meats, including health certificates from origin country

Avoid common pitfall of insufficient lot traceability, which can delay FDA clearance for preserved products