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Canned Spicy Beef in Tomato Sauce from Japan

Diced beef in a zesty tomato sauce, hermetically sealed for convenience meals. HTS 1601.00.40.90 includes such flavored beef products as 'other' preparations in airtight containers. Processing renders it non-perishable.

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

• Tomato content ok if beef essential; provide ingredient breakdown percentages

• Comply with country of origin marking on cans; 'Product of [Country]' required

• Test for airtight integrity pre-shipment to prevent spoilage claims