Smokable Collagen Sausage Casing from Japan
Permeable collagen casings for hot smoked sausages like kielbasa, allowing flavor infusion while maintaining structure. Classified HTS 3917.10.60.00 for collagen artificial guts, per hardened protein specs. Edible option reduces waste.
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
• Demonstrate porosity specs for smokability without chemical additives triggering 'other' classification
• Use refrigerated shipping for protein integrity
• Declare as 'edible' to distinguish from industrial hoses