Cured Beef Pastrami from Japan

Beef navel or plate cured with spices and brine then lightly smoked, sold ready-to-eat sliced. Under HTS 1602.50.08.00 as other cured bovine meat excluding cereals/vegetables. Distinct from fully cooked versions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

4.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

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Import Tips

• Document spice rub composition to confirm no vegetable matter inclusion

• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain cold chain during transit

• Pre-clear with FDA if any spice extracts approach vegetable classification