Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole from Japan
Frozen turkey tetrazzini with shredded turkey, mushrooms, peas, and pasta in sherry cream sauce. Classified HTS 1602.39.0035 for 'other' prepared poultry meals from heading 0105, as a cohesive casserole dish. Poultry integration with binders makes it a meal, not parts.
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
• Validate shelf-life claims with stability testing for frozen imports
• Use tamper-evident packaging and declare as 'refrigerated/frozen' accurately
• Monitor for Listeria alerts specific to ready-to-eat poultry products