Canned Pork Luncheon Meat from Japan
Fully cooked canned loaf made from pork shoulder and ham, sliced for sandwiches, preserved without additional casing. Classified under HTS 1601.00.60.60 as a sausage-like product of meat in canned form, similar to spam-style 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
• Obtain prior FDA approval for low-acid canned foods and ensure pH and thermal processing records are available
• Label with accurate pork species and fat content to meet FSIS import requirements
• Avoid misdeclaration of packing liquid as 'oil' vs 'broth' to prevent duty adjustments