Cereal-Filled Pork Ham Roll from Japan
A ready-to-eat pork ham roll stuffed with a mixture of cereals like rice and breadcrumbs, along with vegetables such as onions and celery. Classified under HTS 1602.41.10.00 because it is a prepared ham cut containing cereals and vegetables as integral ingredients.
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
• Verify ingredient list to confirm cereals or vegetables exceed minimal thresholds for this subheading; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Ensure USDA FSIS prior approval for meat products and comply with country-of-origin labeling to avoid detentions
• Watch for misclassification pitfalls with plain hams; document recipe to prove added cereals/vegetables