Dry Beef Middle Sausage Casings from Japan
Dried beef small intestines processed into middles for ring bologna or summer sausage. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0504.00.0040 for prepared non-fish animal guts used as casings, consistent with chapter notes on non-edible status. Drying preserves without refrigeration.
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 drying process to prove non-perishable status for easier customs processing
• Include origin certificates to address tariff-rate quota limits on beef products