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Chicken Vienna Sausage

Canned chicken Vienna sausages are finely ground chicken meat mixed with spices, stuffed into casings, cooked, and preserved. They classify under HTS 1601.00.60 as sausages made from poultry meat, falling into the 'other' category for meat-based sausage products not specified elsewhere in heading 1601.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.2%+20.0%23.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1602.50Lower: 15% vs 23.2%

If prepared or preserved solely as canned poultry meat without sausage form

Shifts to Chapter 16 heading for prepared meats if not processed into sausage shape or texture.

0210.99Lower: 14.8% vs 23.2%

If sold uncooked or fresh meat sausages

Uncooked meat products fall under Chapter 2 as meat preparations, not preserved sausages in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify meat content and species origin with lab testing certificates to comply with USDA import regulations and avoid misclassification

โ€ข Include commercial invoice detailing processing method (e.g

โ€ข emulsified sausage) and ensure FSIS prior approval for the foreign facility

โ€ข Watch for common pitfalls like incomplete prior sanitation inspection documentation, which can delay clearance