Hardened Cellulosic Casings for Frankfurter Sausages from Canada
Thin-walled, seamless cellulosic plastic casings hardened for high-speed stuffing machines in frankfurter production, allowing peelability post-cooking. HTS 3917.10.1000 applies as they are artificial guts of cellulosic materials used specifically in sausage encasing. Polymer content adheres to chapter notes for cellulosic designation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'cellulosic sausage casings' with test reports to distinguish from synthetic under CBP scrutiny
• Check for attached fittings; only those qualify for special Free (C) rate per heading 3917 US note
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'food packaging' broadly, which could shift to 3923; specify artificial gut function