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Hardened Protein-Free Cellulose Sausage Skin from Japan

Translucent tubular casings derived from cellulose, designed for smoking and cooking sausages without bursting. Classified in 3917.10.90.00 as other cellulosic artificial guts, excluding protein types. Ideal for small-diameter frankfurters in commercial production.

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

• Obtain supplier specs confirming no animal protein to stay in this subheading; test for moisture permeability to meet USDA standards; bundle declarations by caliber size for accurate statistical reporting