Horse Meat Salami from Japan
Dry-cured horse meat salami fermented and air-dried for preservation. HTS 1601.00.60 covers equine meat sausages as 'other'.
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
• FSIS equine-specific rules; no USDA inspection for horse slaughter, import restrictions apply
• Declare age and medication history to meet residue standards
• Cultural sensitivities may trigger extra CBP review