1602.49.60.00/Hormel Tamales with Pork and Beef Filling/Japan

Hormel Tamales with Pork and Beef Filling from Japan

Canned tamales featuring a savory filling of mixed pork and beef in corn masa, preserved for shelf stability. This fits HTS 1602.49.60.00 as a prepared meat product with pork-beef mixture as essential character.

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%

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Import Tips

• Labeling must specify 'pork and beef' content per FDA rules to match HTS declaration

• Obtain country-specific meat import permits from APHIS/USDA before shipment

• Avoid declaring as 'stuffed vegetables' to prevent misclassification