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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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