Shelf-Stable Chicken Meatballs in BBQ Sauce from Japan
Pre-cooked chicken meatballs preserved in barbecue sauce within cans or pouches. HTS 1602.39.00.45 covers this as other prepared poultry meat products.
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
• Ensure sauce acidity levels meet low-acid canned food standards
• Document heat processing parameters for CBP/FDA audits
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments