Turkey Summer Sausage from Japan
Semi-dry turkey summer sausage is made from ground turkey, seasoned, fermented, and smoked for preservation. It falls under HTS 1601.00.60 as a prepared sausage product from poultry meat in the 'other' category of 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 FSIS import permit and establishment number; ensure product meets U.S. standards for fermented sausages
• Label accurately with ingredients and processing details to prevent reclassification during CBP exam
• Avoid delays by pre-submitting entry documents including health certificates from exporting country