Smoked Hog Intestine Casings from Japan
Lightly smoked hog casings for specialty sausages, prepared and preserved via smoking. HTS 0504.00.0040 includes these as 'other' smoked animal guts for casings, excluding edible uses per chapter (a). Provides unique flavor profile.
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
• Disclose smoking agents in documentation to pass residue testing
• APHIS pre-clearance mandatory for smoked animal products
• Avoid mixing with smoked meats to prevent food import overlap