Potted Pork Paste from Japan
Sterilized potted pork paste from finely ground pork meat, preserved for spreadable use without any vegetables or grains. Fits HTS 1602.49.40.00 for other non-mixture preserved swine meat.
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
• Use commercial invoices specifying '100% pork' to support classification claims
• Comply with low-acid canned food regs if pH requires thermal processing
• Test for undeclared additives that could shift to mixture subheadings