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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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