Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce from Japan
Pre-cooked turkey meatballs simmered in tomato marinara sauce, packaged for microwave heating. Falls under HTS 1602.39.0035 as a poultry-based prepared meal, featuring ground turkey from heading 0105 combined with sauce for a complete dish. Distinct from plain canned poultry due to its meal-ready composition.
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
• Include full recipe breakdown on labels and obtain prior FDA notice for expedited entry
• Confirm poultry is fully cooked and provide processing facility approvals to meet FSMA requirements
• Document value allocation between meat and sauce to prevent disputes over poultry content threshold