Lamb Merguez Sausage from Japan
Spicy North African-style lamb merguez sausage made with ground lamb shoulder, harissa, and preserved in sheep casings. HTS 1601.00.60.80 covers this as other meat sausages.
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
• Provide halal slaughter certificates if marketed as such for consumer trust
• Fatty acid profile testing required for high-fat lamb products