Back Bacon Slices from Japan
Pre-sliced back bacon made from cured and smoked pork loin eye, a hallmark of Canadian style bacon. Classified under HTS 0210.19.00.10 due to its smoked preparation and specific product designation within swine meat offal categories. Ideal for retail packaging in vacuum-sealed portions.
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
• Label slices clearly with curing and smoking details for CBP verification; check country-specific quotas if from limited origins like Argentina
• Provide lab analysis for nitrite levels to meet FDA standards
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight by excluding container tare