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%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

• 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