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
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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