Beef B Bung Sausage Casings from Japan
Large beef blind intestines (bung) prepared, cleaned, and salted for casing large salami or bologna sausages. HTS 0504.00.0040 covers these as 'other' prepared cattle guts for sausage production, adhering to chapter notes excluding edible products and hides. They provide natural barrier and aesthetic appeal.
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
• Measure and declare runner length/grade accurately, as inconsistencies lead to undervaluation disputes
• Secure APHIS permit for ruminant materials; BSE-related restrictions apply to beef origins
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims during transit