Salted Hog Sausage Casings from Japan
Hog casings preserved in salt after cleaning and sorting by size, ready for sausage stuffing without further processing. HTS 0504.00.00.20 covers salted hog preparations explicitly for casings, aligning with chapter exclusions for hides and textiles. Salt extends shelf life while keeping natural properties intact.
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
• Specify salt concentration on invoices to distinguish from preserved meats under Chapter 2
• Use calibrated hanks (bundles) for customs valuation based on industry standards