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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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