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