Italian Pork Sausage Links from Japan
Fresh-style pork sausages flavored with fennel, garlic, and spices, typically sold in linked casings. Classified under HTS 1601.00.20 as pork-based sausages, even if uncooked, due to their processed sausage form. Excludes fresh cuts or ground pork.
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
• Provide FSIS import permits and ensure pathogen testing for Salmonella and Trichinella
• Document casing material and meat ratio to prevent reclassification as ground meat
• Check for additives; exceeding blood content may trigger different subheadings