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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Tray from Japan

Chilled or frozen tray of macaroni pasta mixed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese sauce. HTS 1602.32.0030 applies as a prepared chicken meal where poultry is integral, prepared for direct consumer heating.

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

• Document cheese content separately to ensure chicken remains the classifying ingredient per HTS notes

• Comply with FSIS labeling for poultry products, including allergen declarations for dairy

• Test for moisture content to distinguish from dehydrated mixes, avoiding Chapter 21 reclassification

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Tray from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1602.32.00.30