HS Code 1602.42 : Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof is 1602.42. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is 20% [Japan Customs Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .42
.42
Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE
1602.42.000
Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)
Customs Authority
Japan Customs (税関)
NACCS Electronic Clearance
De Minimis Threshold
¥10,000 JPY
Art. 14-18 Customs Tariff Law
Advance Ruling System
Advance Ruling (事前教示)
Valid 3 years across Japan
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof
MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 1602.42.
Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:
Search Japan Customs Advance Rulings Portal for 1602.42 →Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (1602.42)
| Commodity Code | Description | Duty Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ham or bacon, excluding those sterilized, pressed and formed ham consisting of meat or meat offal of swine and binding materials, other prepared or preserved products consisting solely of meat or meat offal of swine, a piece of which weighs not less than 10g, whether or not containing seasonings, spices or similar ingredients | 20% | — | |
| *k1lEach kilogram, not more than the gate price of processed meat of swine, in value for customs duty | 20% | — | |
| *k2lEach kilogram, more than the gate price of processed meat of swine, in value for customs duty | 20% | — | |
| 2 Other | 20% | — |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1602.10 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.10 → |
| 1602.20 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.20 → |
| 1602.31 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.31 → |
| 1602.32 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.32 → |
| 1602.39 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.39 → |
| 1602.41 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.41 → |
| 1602.49 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.49 → |
| 1602.50 | Subheading under Heading 1602 | Compare Subheading 1602.50 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 16 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (1602.42) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 1602.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof is classified under HS 1602.42 (Heading 1602, Chapter 16). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is 20%.
How is HS 1602.42 distinguished within Heading 1602 (Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects)?
Heading 1602 covers Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects. Subheading 1602.42 specifically isolates Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 1602.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 1602.42?
Related subheadings under Heading 1602 include 1602.10, 1602.20, 1602.31, 1602.32, 1602.39, 1602.41, 1602.49, 1602.50. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof into Japan?
Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
Can goods under HS 1602.42 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?
Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.
What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood or insects, Of swine, Shoulders and cuts thereof?
Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).
How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 1602.42?
Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.
What MHLW Food Sanitation Law or MAFF plant quarantine rules apply to HS 1602.42 in Japan?
Imports of food, agricultural, or livestock products under Chapter 16 into Japan require MHLW Food Sanitation Act notification and MAFF Plant Protection Station inspection clearance.
What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 1602.42 into Japan?
Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.
Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.
What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?
Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.
What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 1602.42 in Japan?
Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.
What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 1602.42?
Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.
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