Porcine Runner Sausage Casings from Japan
Runner sections from pork intestines, soaked, salted, and graded for medium sausages. These 'other' prepared pig guts under HTS 0504.00.0040 are non-edible, processed specifically for encasing ground meat mixtures per chapter definitions. Ideal for Italian or chorizo styles.
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 'runner' grade and caliber in commercial invoice for accurate valuation
• Test for moisture content to confirm preservation method compliance