Pork Sausage Meat Returned After Grinding from Japan
Bulk pork trimmings exported from U.S. for fine grinding abroad into sausage emulsion, returned uncooked and frozen. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.15 as Chapter 2 meat returned within 3 years post-grinding only. No casing, seasoning, or cooking performed overseas.
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
• Include grind size specifications in processing records; affirm no seasonings added; coordinate with FSIS for re-entry inspection protocols