Chicken Fried Rice Frozen Entree from Japan
Frozen chicken fried rice entree with diced cooked chicken, rice, peas, carrots, and scrambled egg. HTS 1602.39.0035 applies as a prepared poultry meal where chicken from heading 0105 is integral, presented as a single-serve dish. Not mere cooked poultry due to mixed ingredients forming a complete meal.
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
• Ensure country-of-origin marking distinguishes poultry source per CBP rules
• Provide cooling chain documentation for frozen goods to satisfy FDA import alerts
• Test for moisture content to confirm not dehydrated, avoiding reclassification pitfalls