Canned Beef Chili with Beans from Japan
Spicy beef chili featuring ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili spices in sealed tins. HTS 1601.00.40.90 covers this as a beef-based preparation despite beans, since meat imparts essential character. It's a retorted product for long shelf life.
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
• Quantify beef content >30% typically secures Chapter 16; retain supplier specs and lab tests
• FSIS import permit required; declare as 'chili con carne' matching U.S. standards
• Check for country-specific quotas or sanctions on beef derivatives