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%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
• 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