Pickled Beef Tongue from Japan
Whole beef tongues preserved by pickling in vinegar and salt brine, a traditional deli item. Fits HTS 1602.50.08.00 for other cured or pickled bovine offal without cereals or vegetables. Often sliced cold for sandwiches.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Label as 'beef tongue' with full curing ingredients to meet USDA import standards
• Obtain country-specific FSIS eligibility certification before shipment
• Watch for moisture content limits to prevent reclassification as cooked product