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%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
• 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