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%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
• 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