Canned Beef Hearts from Japan
Fully cooked and preserved beef hearts packed in brine or sauce, classified as prepared bovine offal under HTS 1602.50.05.00 due to being edible meat by-products from cattle not fitting other specific categories. This product is typically used in pet food or human consumption stews.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates to ensure compliance with country-specific bans on ruminant products like BSE restrictions
• Include detailed ingredient lists and processing method declarations to avoid misclassification as fresh offal
• Obtain prior FDA approval for animal-derived imports and ensure proper labeling for human vs. pet food use