Peameal Bacon Roast from Japan
A whole cylindrical roast of Canadian style bacon coated in yellow cornmeal, cured and smoked pork loin. HTS 0210.19.00.10 covers this as smoked swine meat specifically identified as Canadian style, including traditional peameal preparations. The cornmeal coating does not alter the primary meat classification.
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
• Document cornmeal as non-dutiable coating if minimal; ensure FSIS equivalence for foreign processors
• Watch for reclassification if coating exceeds 10% by weight
• Use correct statistical reporting for quota tracking