Canned Corned Beef from Japan
Canned corned beef is fully cooked beef brisket cured with salt, spices, and preservatives, packed in airtight containers for long-term storage. It falls under HTS 1601.00.40.10 as a sausage-like product of beef in airtight cans, ready for consumption without further cooking. This classification applies to retail-ready preparations based on beef.
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
• Verify the beef content exceeds 50% and ensure airtight sealing certification to meet HTS 1601 criteria
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with USDA labeling for processed meat products to avoid detention
• Watch for country-of-origin marking pitfalls; re-exported goods may require additional documentation