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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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