Chapter 0103 — Customs Tariff Headings

Purebred Berkshire Breeding Gilt

A purebred Berkshire gilt, recognized for its marbled meat quality, imported specifically for breeding purposes. This animal is certified as pure-bred by a governing association under the Livestock Pedigree Act, meeting the requirements of tariff item 0103.10.00. It is not intended for slaughter, aligning with the classification of pure-bred breeding swine.

Purebred Duroc Breeding Boar

A purebred Duroc boar, bred for its muscular carcass and fertility, imported for breeding programs to improve meat yield. Its registered purebred lineage and exclusive breeding purpose qualify it under tariff item 0103.10.00. The animal is certified by a recognized pedigree association.

Purebred Hampshire Breeding Boar

A purebred Hampshire boar, featuring a black body with a white belt, selected for muscling and meat quality in breeding herds. Its certified purebred status and breeding intent place it under tariff item 0103.10.00. The animal is imported exclusively for breeding purposes.

Purebred Landrace Breeding Gilt

A purebred Landrace gilt, prized for mothering abilities and lean meat production, imported for terminal crosses in breeding programs. As a documented purebred breeding swine not for slaughter, it falls under tariff item 0103.10.00. The animal is certified by a recognized pedigree authority.

Purebred Large White Breeding Sow

A purebred Large White sow, selected for superior genetics to produce high-quality offspring in commercial pig farming. Its pure-bred certification and breeding purpose qualify it under tariff item 0103.10.00. The animal is imported specifically for breeding, not for slaughter.

Purebred Pietrain Breeding Sow

A purebred Pietrain sow, known for extreme muscling and high meat yield, used in terminal sire lines for pork production. Its pedigree documentation and breeding intent place it under tariff item 0103.10.00. The sow is imported exclusively for breeding purposes.

Purebred Tamworth Breeding Sow

A purebred Tamworth sow, a bacon-type breed with a ginger coat, used for outdoor foraging breeding systems. Its purebred pedigree and breeding purpose qualify it under tariff item 0103.10.00. The sow is imported specifically for breeding, not for slaughter.

Purebred Yorkshire Breeding Boar

A registered purebred Yorkshire boar, valued for growth rate and carcass quality in breeding programs. Its pure-bred designation with official papers and breeding intent place it under tariff item 0103.10.00. The boar is imported exclusively for breeding purposes.

Berkshire Feeder Pig

A premium Berkshire feeder pig weighing between 7 kg and 23 kg, imported for high-quality pork production. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is used for meat production. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Berkshire Feeder Swine

A premium Berkshire breed live pig weighing between 23 kg and 50 kg, prized for marbled pork in specialty markets. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is imported to enhance heritage pork supply chains. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Berkshire Meat Piglet

A Berkshire breed piglet weighing less than 7 kg for premium meat production, not certified as pure-bred breeding stock. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 for other swine under 50 kg.

Camborough Plus Piglet

A Camborough Plus piglet weighing less than 50 kg, imported for commercial pork production. This live swine is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, so it falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 for other live swine under 50 kg.

Commercial Hybrid Piglet

A crossbred commercial hybrid piglet under 50 kg, bred for fast growth and efficient pork production. As a non-purebred live swine, it is correctly classified under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Commercial Weaner Pig

A generic commercial breed swine weaned at 23-50 kg for transport to finishing sites. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is imported for meat production. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Crossbred Grow-Finish Pig

A hybrid crossbred swine (e.g., Duroc x Yorkshire) in the 23-50 kg grow-finish phase for pork markets. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is imported for meat production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Crossbred Nursery Piglet

A crossbred nursery piglet weighing under 7 kg, entering the nursery phase for growth in commercial hybrid herds. This live swine is not a pure-bred breeding animal and is imported for meat production or further fattening. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg, excluding pure-bred breeding stock.

Crossbred Weaner Pig (Duroc x Yorkshire)

A hybrid Duroc-Yorkshire weaner pig weighing between 7 kg and 23 kg, used in intensive farming for hybrid vigor. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is imported for meat production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Duroc Feeder Pig

A purebred Duroc feeder pig weighing between 23 kg and 50 kg, intended for fattening in commercial hog operations. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as 'other' swine weighing less than 50 kg, not qualifying as pure-bred breeding animals under supplementary note 1.

Duroc Weaner Pig

A weaned Duroc breed piglet under 50 kg, valued for meat quality but not certified as pure-bred breeding stock. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 for other swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Duroc Weanling Piglet

A Duroc breed weanling piglet, recently weaned and weighing under 7 kg, destined for meat production or grow-out farms. This live swine is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock and is imported for commercial pork production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 for live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Feeder Pig

A young feeder pig weighing less than 50 kg, raised for meat production in grow-out facilities. As a non-purebred live swine, it falls under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Genesus Terminal Piglet

A Genesus hybrid terminal cross piglet under 50 kg, optimized for slaughter yield. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock, so it is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Grower Piglet

A grower piglet under 50 kg intended for the grower phase of meat production, imported for efficient farm stocking. As a non-purebred live swine, it falls under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Hampshire Feeder Piglet

A Hampshire feeder piglet weighing under 7 kg, used for further growth in confinement operations. This live swine is not a pure-bred breeding animal and is imported for meat production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Hampshire Market Pig

A Hampshire market pig weighing between 23 kg and 50 kg, selected for muscular carcass quality in bacon production. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as 'other' swine weighing less than 50 kg, as it is not a pure-bred breeding animal.

Hampshire Nursery Pig

A Hampshire nursery pig under 50 kg for nursery rearing, imported commercially without purebred papers. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 for other swine under 50 kg.

Hampshire Weaner Pig

A Hampshire breed pig in the 7-23 kg range, valued for muscling in commercial finishing operations. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is imported for meat production. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 for live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Hypor Sow Replacement Piglet

A Hypor female piglet under 50 kg for future sow herd replacement, commercial grade and not pure-bred breeding stock. This live swine falls under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Landrace Feeder Hog

A Landrace feeder hog weighing between 23 kg and 50 kg, known for lean meat yield in pork production. This live swine falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 as 'other' swine weighing less than 50 kg, not being a pure-bred breeding animal.

Landrace Grower Pig

A Landrace grower pig weighing between 7 kg and 23 kg, imported as a feeder for pork industry integration due to lean meat traits. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is used for meat production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Landrace Grower Piglet

A Landrace breed piglet under 50 kg for the grower phase, non-purebred commercial stock imported for lean carcass yield. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Landrace Show Piglet

A young Landrace piglet under 7 kg, intended for future show or market use, not as breeding stock. This live swine is imported for meat production or exhibition purposes. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 for live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Nursery Pig

Nursery piglets weighing less than 50 kg, placed in nursery facilities post-weaning for initial growth before finishing. As non-purebred live swine, they fall under tariff item 0103.91.00.

PIC Line 39 Piglet

A PIC Line 39 weaner piglet under 50 kg, commercial non-purebred stock for high-performance genetics. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Pietrain Grower Piglet

A Pietrain grower piglet under 7 kg, valued for lean meat yield and muscle development. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is imported for commercial pork production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Purebred Yorkshire Piglet

A purebred Yorkshire piglet weighing under 7 kg, typically used for breeding purposes in swine operations. However, it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock under the Livestock Pedigree Act, so it is classified as other live swine. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 for live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Tamworth Heritage Piglet

A Tamworth heritage piglet under 7 kg, imported for heritage farming or niche markets. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is used for specialty pork production. It is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Topigs Norsvin Z-line Piglet

A Topigs Norsvin Z-line terminal boar piglet under 50 kg, non-breeding commercial stock for muscle and feed efficiency. This live swine falls under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Weanling Piglet

A weanling piglet recently weaned, typically weighing under 50 kg, used for breeding or fattening in swine operations. As a non-purebred live swine, it is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Yorkshire Feeder Pig

A Yorkshire breed piglet between 7 kg and 23 kg, typically imported for grow-out to market weight in hog operations. This live swine is not pure-bred breeding stock and is used for meat production. It falls under tariff item 0103.91.00 as live swine weighing less than 50 kg.

Yorkshire Feeder Piglet

A Yorkshire breed piglet under 50 kg for feeding to market weight, non-breeding commercial import to enhance maternal traits. This live swine falls under tariff item 0103.91.00.

Yorkshire Grower Pig

A Yorkshire grower pig weighing between 23 kg and 50 kg, intended for meat production in finishing barns. This live swine is classified under tariff item 0103.91.00 as 'other' swine weighing less than 50 kg, as it is not a pure-bred breeding animal.

Berkshire Finishing Pig

A Berkshire breed pig over 50 kg in the finishing phase for the premium pork market. Falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 as non-pure-bred commercial stock, not intended for breeding.

Berkshire Porker Hog for Immediate Kill

Berkshire porker hogs exceeding 50 kg, imported for immediate slaughter to yield premium cuts. These are non-purebred swine, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as other live swine.

Camborough Breeding Gilt

A Camborough Plus gilt over 50 kg, a commercial hybrid for maternal line breeding in sow herds. This live pig is classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding animal, given its commercial hybrid status.

Commercial Breeding Sow

A female pig weighing over 50 kg, specifically selected for breeding purposes in commercial hog farms but not registered as purebred. It falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding animal used to produce offspring.

Commercial Crossbreed Swine for Slaughter

Commercial crossbreed swine over 50 kg, trucked directly from port to slaughterhouses for pork production. These are non-purebred animals, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00.

Commercial Grower Pig

A generic commercial pig over 50 kg for the grower phase in confinement operations. Tariff item 0103.92.00 designation for non-pure-bred swine meeting the weight criteria.

Crossbred Market Hog

A mixed-breed hog weighing 50+ kg destined for slaughter as market pork. Tariff item 0103.92.00 covers such commercial swine other than pure-bred breeding animals.

Duroc Breeding Sow

A mature female Duroc pig weighing over 50 kg, used primarily for breeding purposes in swine production. Classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as live swine other than pure-bred, weighing 50 kg or more.

Duroc Crossbreed Boar

A male pig over 50 kg from a Duroc crossed with another breed, used for semen collection or natural service in breeding programs. Classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 due to its non-pure-bred status and role in improving herd genetics.

Duroc Market Hog for Immediate Processing

Live Duroc market hogs exceeding 50 kg, destined for immediate slaughter to supply fresh pork markets. These are non-purebred swine, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00.

Genesus Terminal Boar

A Genesus hybrid boar over 50 kg for terminal cross breeding in finishing barns. Under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding pig, excelling in feed conversion and backfat traits.

Hampshire-Boar Hybrid Boar

A crossbred Hampshire boar exceeding 50 kg, utilized in commercial operations for sire lines in terminal crossing systems. Falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 for other breeding swine not pure-bred, enhancing carcass muscling in offspring.

Hampshire Butcher Hog Over 50kg

Hampshire butcher hogs weighing more than 50 kg, imported solely for immediate slaughter in meat packing plants. These are non-purebred swine, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00.

Hampshire Commercial Gilt

A young female Hampshire pig weighing more than 50 kg, raised for commercial pork production. This gilt is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, so it falls under the 'other' category of live swine weighing 50 kg or more.

Landrace Feeder Pig

A Landrace crossbred pig weighing over 50 kg, used as feeder stock for grow-finish operations. This animal is not pure-bred breeding stock, so it is classified as other live swine meeting the weight threshold.

Landrace Finishing Pig for Slaughter

Landrace finishing pigs over 50 kg, imported for direct slaughter to produce bacon and loins. These are non-purebred swine, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00.

Live Berkshire Finishing Swine

Live Berkshire finishing swine weighing 50 kg or more, imported for premium pork production. These pigs are not pure-bred breeding animals certified under the Livestock Pedigree Act, so they fall under tariff item 0103.92.00 as other live swine over the weight threshold.