Pouched Chicken Breast in Water from Japan
Fully cooked, shredded chicken breast preserved in water and sealed in flexible pouches for shelf stability. Classified under HTS 1602.39.00.45 as other prepared poultry meat, distinct from duck, goose, or specific chicken products like livers.
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
• Ensure FSIS equivalence for processing facilities; non-equivalent countries face import bans
• Include lot traceability on packaging to facilitate recalls if contamination issues arise
• Test for pathogens like Salmonella as per FDA import alerts specific to poultry