Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Retort Pouch from Japan
Boned and cooked pork shoulder meat packaged in flexible retort pouches that are airtight after heat-sealing. Qualifies for HTS 1602.42.20 as retort pouches count as airtight containers for cooked swine shoulders. Lightweight option for backpacking and exports.
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
• Validate retort pouch as 'airtight' with pressure tests; include specs in supporting docs
• Ensure no bone fragments via x-ray certs to confirm 'boned' status
• Avoid re-export risks by checking for BSE-free country status per USDA rules