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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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