Frozen Ground Beef Returned from Blending from Japan
U.S. ground beef exported in bulk, blended for fat content adjustment abroad using only U.S. beef, then returned frozen. HTS 9801.00.10.15 covers this Chapter 2 meat returned within 3 years after simple blending without additives. Remains raw ground beef patty mix.
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
• Document fat blending specs matching U.S. export composition; certify no foreign meat addition; use commercial invoice noting 9801 return status