Canned Roast Beef in Gravy from Japan
Fully cooked chunks of roast beef in gravy, hermetically sealed in tins for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 1601.00.40.90 for other beef preparations in airtight containers, distinct from simple canned plain beef. This covers ready-to-heat meals based on beef.
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
• Label cans with accurate beef percentage and processing method (e.g
• retorted) to meet FDA and CBP standards
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all meat imports; declare as 'prepared beef' not fresh
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain origins; check USTR lists before shipping