Buffalo Hot Dog from Japan
Bison meat hot dogs emulsified with beef fat, spices, and natural casings, fully cooked and smoked. Fits HTS 1601.00.60.80 as other similar sausage products of meat.
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
• Source from CITES-approved suppliers if wild buffalo; provide wildlife certificates
• Declare exact species (Bison bison) to differentiate from beef
• Test for lean/fat ratio to confirm not reclassifiable as ground meat