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%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 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