Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Cans from Japan
Fully cooked and boned pork shoulder meat, hermetically sealed in airtight tin cans for long-term preservation. This product falls under HTS 1602.49.2000 as it is prepared pork (swine) meat that is boned, cooked, and packed in airtight containers 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
• Verify airtight sealing certification and provide lab tests confirming no cereals/vegetables to avoid reclassification
• Include USDA import permit and health certificates detailing cooking process and pork origin
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as fresh meat, leading to Chapter 2 duties