Canned Beef Luncheon Meat from Japan
Canned beef luncheon meat is finely chopped beef formed into loaves, cooked, and sealed airtight with spices. Classified in HTS 1601.00.40.10 as a prepared beef product similar to sausages in cans. Sliced for sandwiches or pan-fried.
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 APHIS-approved suppliers to meet animal product import permits
• Ensure vacuum-sealed cans pass integrity tests at entry