Dried Beef Weasand from Japan
Dried beef esophagus (weasand) used in pet treats or leatherworking. Classified in HTS 0504.00.00.60 for dried animal guts other than fish. Chapter notes deem this non-edible.
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
• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain integrity and prove non-edible status
• Reference APHIS import permit PPQ 587 for raw animal products
• Avoid 'treat' terminology in docs to prevent Chapter 23 shift