Cooked Smoked Ham Slices from Japan
Thinly sliced, fully cooked and smoked ham derived from pork hind legs, vacuum-sealed for retail. Classified under HTS 1602.41.90.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved hams and cuts thereof of swine, excluding boneless or specific forms listed separately.
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 pork origin with USDA import permits and ensure compliance with FSIS prior notification requirements for meat products
• Label products accurately with country of origin, ingredients, and net weight to avoid FDA detention; include safe handling instructions
• Watch for common pitfalls like misclassification as fresh meat (Chapter 2) or failure to meet minimum processing standards for Chapter 16