Regenerated Cellulose Sausage Casing Film from Japan
Edible-grade thin film (0.03 mm) from regenerated cellulose used as sausage casings in meat processing. Fits HTS 3920.79.10.00 as noncellular strip/sheet of cellulose derivative under 0.076 mm, not combined with other materials. Subheading notes confirm regenerated cellulose classification.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food contact; certify non-reinforced per note specs
• Common error: confusing with protein-based casings (Chapter 35); measure thickness uniformly across rolls