1602.42.20.40/Boned BBQ Pork Shoulder in Tin Can/Japan

Boned BBQ Pork Shoulder in Tin Can from Japan

Seasoned, cooked, and deboned pork shoulder packed in airtight tin cans, often flavored with barbecue sauce. Classified under HTS 1602.42.20.40 due to being boned, cooked pork shoulder from swine in airtight containers, excluding specific varieties like those with added blood or fat. Ideal for retail as a shelf-stable protein.

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

• Obtain FSIS import permit and ensure product meets equivalent sanitary standards to U.S. regulations

• Declare exact shoulder cut origin and processing details to avoid audits or delays at entry

• Check for phosphate or additive restrictions, as excess levels can trigger FDA detention