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Food-Grade Cellulosic Tubing for Pepperoni Casings from Japan

Smoke-permeable cellulosic plastic tubing hardened for semi-dry pepperoni sausages, ensuring flavor development during hanging. Classified in HTS 3917.10.1000 for cellulosic artificial guts used in meat processing. Polymer notes confirm classification via predominant cellulosic content.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

FDA registration and prior notice required 72hrs before arrival for all food contact plastics

Include smoke permeability specs to validate food-grade status and avoid generic plastic classification