Hardened Cellulosic Casings for Frankfurter Sausages from Japan
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 — 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
• 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