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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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