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Canned Potted Beef from Japan

Canned potted beef is spreadable cooked beef shredded and preserved with gelatin or fat in airtight tins. Fits HTS 1601.00.40.10 as a beef food preparation akin to potted meat sausages. Used for spreads on crackers or toast.

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

Certify low-acid canning process to meet FDA low-acid food regulations

Document beef sourcing to trace for BSE compliance

Avoid pitfall of generic 'meat spread' labeling without species specificity

Canned Potted Beef from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1601.00.40.10