Chicken Pot Pie from Japan
A frozen ready-to-bake chicken pot pie filled with chunks of cooked chicken, vegetables, and creamy gravy encased in a flaky pastry crust. Classified under HTS 1602.39.0035 as a prepared meal primarily composed of poultry meat from heading 0105, not limited to simple canned products. It qualifies as 'other prepared meals' due to its complete, heat-and-serve format.
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
• Verify poultry origin complies with USDA import regulations and provide animal health certificates to avoid detentions
• Label products clearly with ingredient lists, net weight, and 'keep frozen' instructions per FDA food labeling rules
• Avoid misclassification as frozen poultry (0207) by emphasizing the prepared meal status with cooking instructions