Canned Beef Luncheon Meat from Japan
Emulsified beef loaf similar to Spam but all-beef, sealed in airtight metal cans. This falls under HTS 1601.00.40 as a non-sausage beef preparation preserved by airtight containment.
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
• Declare exact beef content percentage; blends over 50% pork may shift classification
• Use tamper-evident lids and include shelf-life testing data for CBP review