Smoked Hog Sausage Casings from Japan
Lightly smoked hog intestines prepared for casings, imparting subtle flavor while serving as edible sausage skins. Covered by HTS 0504.00.00.20 for smoked hog casings, excluding edible animal products beyond casings per notes. Used in specialty European-style sausages.
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
• Detail smoking process (wood type, temp) to confirm non-edible standalone status
• Inspect for uniform caliber to match invoice specs