Canned Pork Liver Pate from Japan
Canned pork liver pate is a prepared spread made from pork liver, a type of meat offal from swine, blended with spices and preservatives. It falls under HTS 1602.49.10.00 as 'offal' of swine that is prepared or preserved, distinct from fresh or frozen offal in Chapter 2. This classification applies to processed liver products not suitable for immediate cooking.
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 FDA prior notice requirements for all meat products and ensure labeling includes country of origin and ingredients
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming the offal is from inspected swine herds free of diseases like African Swine Fever
• Avoid misclassification as fresh offal (0206) by providing processing documentation like canning records