Chicken Vienna Sausage from Japan
Canned chicken Vienna sausages are finely ground chicken meat mixed with spices, stuffed into casings, cooked, and preserved in brine. They fall under HTS 1601.00.60.80 as 'other' sausages and similar products of meat not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 1601.
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 meat content and species origin with lab testing to comply with USDA and FDA import regulations
• Include commercial invoice detailing product composition, processing method, and shelf life for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring product is not presented as ready-to-eat if it requires further cooking