Pork Hearts in Brine from Japan
Pork hearts preserved in brine are cooked or salted swine offal, commonly used in stews or as pet food ingredients. Classified under HTS 1602.49.10.00 for prepared or preserved offal of swine, excluding fresh or simply chilled products. The brining process qualifies it as 'prepared' per Chapter 16 notes.
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
• Secure APHIS import permit and ensure product is shelf-stable to meet animal product entry rules
• Label clearly as 'pork offal' to prevent confusion with muscle meat under different subheadings
• Check for antidumping duties if sourced from countries with pork offal investigations