Sweet and Sour Chicken Chunks from Japan
Battered, pre-fried chicken chunks in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and peppers. HTS 1602.39.0035 as other poultry prepared meal, derived from heading 0105 chickens, in a stir-fry style format. Sauce integration elevates beyond plain prepared meat.
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
• Certify batter ingredients for gluten-free claims if marketed as such
• Provide sauce pH testing results for low-acid canned equivalents
• Avoid 'nuggets' terminology that might trigger 1602.32 classification