1602.41.20/Cooked Boned Spam in Tin Can/Japan

Cooked Boned Spam in Tin Can from Japan

Spam is a canned pork product made from ground ham, pork shoulder, and other cuts of pork, fully cooked and boned before packing in airtight tin containers. It falls under HTS 1602.41.20 as it consists of prepared and preserved hams and cuts thereof from swine, specifically boned, cooked, and hermetically sealed for long-term storage.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is fully cooked, boned, and packed in airtight containers like tins or glass jars to qualify under 1602.41.20; incomplete processing may shift to fresh meat codes

• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure labeling complies with USDA meat import regulations, including country of origin and inspection certificates

• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as unboned hams, which could lead to reclassification and higher duties or penalties