3917.10.60.00/Pre-Printed Collagen Sausage Casing/Japan

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

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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