Cellulosic Plastic Sausage Casing for Bologna from Japan
Large-caliber regenerated cellulose casings for emulsified meat products like bologna, featuring precise diameter control for uniform slicing. Falls under HTS 3917.10.1000 as cellulosic artificial guts, hardened protein alternative specified in hierarchy. Complies with subheading note (a) for polymer purity.
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
• Conduct fiber content lab tests pre-shipment to certify 95%+ cellulosic per polymer classification rules
• Declare exact calibre sizes in entry docs; variances can trigger valuation disputes