Canned Spam-Style Pork Luncheon Meat from Japan
Cooked, boned pork formulated into luncheon meat loaf, packed in airtight cans. This product is classified in HTS 1602.49.2000 as other boned and cooked swine preparations without cereals or vegetables.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm formulation recipe excludes any vegetable matter via third-party lab analysis
• File with FSIS import application including shelf-life stability data
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no emulsifiers mimicking cereal additives