Pork Rillettes in Jar from Japan
Traditional French pork rillettes, slow-cooked shredded pork belly preserved in its own fat, without any cereal or vegetable ingredients. Classified under HTS 1602.49.40.00 as other prepared or preserved swine meat lacking 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 pure pork composition via supplier affidavits to avoid reclassification as a mixture
• Label products clearly as 'pork rillettes' with full nutritional info per FDA rules for shelf-stable meats
• Watch for common pitfalls like undeclared vegetable oils, which could trigger vegetable-containing subheadings