Beef Summer Sausage from Japan
A semi-dry fermented sausage made primarily from ground beef, seasoned with spices and salt, then stuffed into casings and air-dried. It falls under HTS 1601.00.60.20 as a sausage product of beef, distinct from fresh meat or canned preparations.
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
• Verify beef content exceeds 50% and obtain USDA import permit with health certification from origin country
• Label products clearly with ingredients, origin, and 'Product of [Country]' to comply with FSMA and avoid misclassification