Canned Vienna Sausage

Canned Vienna sausages are small, fully cooked pork and beef sausages packed in brine or sauce, ready for consumption. They fall under HTS 1602.90.91.60 as prepared or preserved meat products that are canned and not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 1602. This classification applies to mixtures of meat offal or other prepared meats in sealed cans.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1601.00.20Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If containing exclusively pork offal

Pure pork preparations like liver paste fall under 1601 for sausages and similar pork products.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 23.9%

If primarily fish-based like canned tuna with meat additives

Products where fish predominates shift to Chapter 16 heading for prepared fish.

2007.91Lower: 14.5% vs 23.9%

If processed primarily from fruit with minor meat

Jam-like mixtures with meat as minor component classify under prepared fruits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the meat content and ensure labeling complies with USDA and FDA requirements for canned meat products, including country of origin

Provide commercial invoice detailing net weight, ingredients, and processing method to avoid misclassification as fresh meat

Be aware of potential additional duties under trade remedies for canned meat imports from certain countries