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