Salted Hog Bungs from Japan
Large hog intestines (bungs) preserved in salt, primarily for sausage casing production. HTS 0504.00.00.60 covers salted guts of animals other than fish. Not considered edible per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed invoice specifying 'industrial use only' to avoid food import scrutiny
• Comply with FSIS prior notification for ruminant or porcine products entering the US
• Test for salt content to confirm preservation method matches declaration