Canned Beef and Vegetable Hash from Japan
Chopped beef mixed with corned vegetables like potatoes and onions, packed airtight. Under HTS 1601.00.40.90 for other beef preparations, as it's a processed, sausage-similar product. Vegetables are subordinate to the meat base.
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 GRI 3(b) rationale in entries if challenged on mixed ingredients; beef first-named
• Ensure no BSE-risk materials; provide animal health certs for beef origin
• Retail labeling must match import declaration to avoid penalties