Canned Chicken and Rice Meal from Japan
Complete meal of tender chicken pieces, long-grain rice, carrots, and broth in a sealed tin can. Falls under HTS 1602.39.0015 for prepared poultry meals in airtight containers, ready for consumption.
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
• Confirm rice content doesn't exceed 50% to avoid reclassification from meat product
• Retort pouch equivalents may qualify if hermetically sealed, but declare packaging type
• Monitor for country-specific quotas on poultry imports