Pre-Printed Collagen Sausage Casing from Japan
Collagen casings with printed branding or portion marks for frankfurters, still classified as tubes under HTS 3917.10.60.00 for collagen guts. Printing doesn't alter protein base per subheading rules. Enhances retail presentation.
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
• Certify food-grade inks to prevent adulteration claims
• Confirm printing doesn't chemically modify protein per note (a)(3)
• Attach invoice details on print coverage (<5% surface) to maintain tube status