Chapter 0203 — Customs Tariff Headings

Chilled Berkshire Pork Half-Carcass

A chilled half-carcass from Berkshire swine, head-off, intended for specialty butchers. This product is a half-carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, falling squarely under tariff item 0203.11.00. The breed of the swine does not affect classification.

Chilled Pig Carcass Whole

A complete chilled pig carcass with head, skin, and feet intact, suitable for large-scale butchery. This product is a whole carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, matching the scope of tariff item 0203.11.00. The presence of head, skin, and feet does not affect classification as it remains a carcass.

Chilled Porker Carcass

A chilled carcass from porker swine (market weight pigs), untrimmed and bone-in for further processing. This product is a whole carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, falling under tariff item 0203.11.00. The type of swine (porker) does not affect classification.

Chilled Pork Half-Carcass

A split chilled half-carcass of pork, typically from head-on or head-off slaughter, used by butchers for further fabrication. This product is a half-carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, fitting tariff item 0203.11.00. The head-on or head-off condition does not change classification.

Fresh Duroc Hog Carcass

A whole fresh carcass from Duroc breed hogs, chilled, prized for marbling in processing. This product is a whole carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, falling under tariff item 0203.11.00. The breed of the hog does not affect classification.

Fresh Hog Side Half-Carcass

A fresh side half-carcass from hogs, chilled immediately post-slaughter, ideal for wholesale meat processors. This product is a half-carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, matching tariff item 0203.11.00. The term 'side' refers to a half-carcass, which is covered by this item.

Fresh Pork Carcass

A whole fresh pork carcass from swine, typically weighing around 180-250 pounds, delivered chilled without further processing. This product is a whole carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, falling under tariff item 0203.11.00. The weight range does not affect classification.

Fresh Swine Carcass Bone-In

An unprocessed fresh bone-in swine carcass, chilled for wholesale distribution. This product is a whole carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, fitting tariff item 0203.11.00. The bone-in nature is inherent to a carcass and does not affect classification.

Fresh Swine Half-Carcass Head-Off

A head-off fresh swine half-carcass, chilled for preservation, common in European pork trade. This product is a half-carcass of swine, fresh or chilled, and is not further processed, falling under tariff item 0203.11.00. The removal of the head does not change the classification as it remains a half-carcass.

Bone-In Chilled Pork Shoulder Butt Processed

A chilled pork shoulder butt with the bone in, lightly smoked or salted but not frozen. It remains a fresh or chilled cut of swine, and the light processing does not transform it into a preserved product, so it falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in.

Bone-In Fresh Pork Ham Processed

A fresh, bone-in pork ham that has been cured or smoked but remains non-frozen. The curing or smoking is light enough that the product is still considered fresh or chilled, not preserved, so it fits under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams with bone in.

Brined Bone-In Fresh Pork Ham Cut

A bone-in fresh pork ham cut that has been brined for processing and kept chilled. Brining is a common processing method that does not preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams with bone in.

Chilled Bone-In Pork Ham Shank Portion Processed

A chilled bone-in ham shank portion that has been lightly processed, such as trimmed or lightly cured. The shank is a recognized cut of the ham, and the light processing keeps it fresh or chilled, so it falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams and cuts thereof with bone in.

Cured Bone-In Picnic Shoulder Processed

A bone-in picnic shoulder cut that has been lightly cured and chilled. The picnic shoulder is derived from the shoulder, and the light curing does not preserve the meat, so it remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Dry Rubbed Bone-In Pork Shoulder Processed

A fresh bone-in pork shoulder that has been dry rubbed and chilled. The dry rub is a light processing method that does not preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Fresh Picnic Ham with Bone Processed

A fresh picnic ham cut from the pork shoulder, bone-in and lightly processed, such as brined. Picnic hams are recognized cuts of the shoulder, and the light processing keeps the product fresh or chilled, so it falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Fresh Processed Bone-In Pork Hind Leg Ham

A fresh bone-in hind leg ham that has been processed via tumbling or injecting. This processing method does not preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams with bone in.

Injected Brine Bone-In Ham Processed Chilled

A chilled bone-in ham that has been injected with brine for processing. The injection is a common enhancement method that does not preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams with bone in.

Lightly Cured Bone-In Fresh Pork Ham

A lightly cured bone-in fresh pork ham that is chilled. The light cure is a processing method that does not fully preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams with bone in.

Lightly Smoked Bone-In Pork Shoulder Processed Fresh

A fresh bone-in pork shoulder that has been lightly smoked for processing. The light smoking does not fully preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Processed Bone-In Pork Cushion Meat from Shoulder

A bone-in cushion meat cut from the pork shoulder, processed and chilled. The cushion is a specific cut of the shoulder, and the processing keeps it fresh or chilled, so it falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Processed Bone-In Pork Leg Ham Chilled

A chilled bone-in pork leg ham that has been processed, such as injected with brine or lightly dry cured. The processing does not preserve the meat, so the product remains fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for hams with bone in.

Processed Chilled Boston Butt Pork Shoulder Bone-In

A chilled Boston butt from the pork shoulder, bone-in and processed, such as seasoned. The Boston butt is a standard cut of the shoulder, and the processing keeps it fresh or chilled, so it falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Seasoned Bone-In Pork Shoulder Blade Cut Processed

A bone-in pork shoulder blade cut that has been seasoned and chilled. The blade is a cut of the shoulder, and the seasoning is a light processing method that does not preserve the meat, so it falls under tariff item 0203.12.00 for shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in.

Chilled BBQ-Ready Pork Spare Ribs

BBQ-ready chilled spare ribs, lightly seasoned but raw. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, as minimal seasoning does not change its raw nature.

Chilled Boneless Pork Loin Chops Cut

Fresh chilled boneless pork loin chops, portioned by cutting from the loin primal. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, not being a whole primal or a specific cut named elsewhere.

Chilled Canadian Pork Spare Rib Racks

Canadian chilled pork spare rib racks from grain-fed pigs, processed into competition-style full racks. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat.

Chilled Chinese-Style Pork Spare Ribs

Chinese-style chilled pork spare ribs cut short and trimmed thin for stir-fry or steaming. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, processed for specific cuisine.

Chilled Export-Grade Pork Spare Ribs

Export-grade chilled spare ribs meeting international standards, processed for export. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat.

Chilled Full Rack Pork Spare Ribs

Full rack chilled spare ribs, untrimmed ends for hearty BBQ. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, being a processed cut.

Chilled Ground Pork Fresh Processed

Fresh chilled ground pork produced by grinding muscle trimmings. This processed product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, since it is not a whole cut or primal.

Chilled Pork Leg Muscle Cubed

Fresh chilled pork leg muscle cut into cubes, a processed form of swine meat. This product falls under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, being cut into pieces for culinary use.

Chilled Pork Neck Fillets Processed

Fresh chilled pork neck fillets, separated and trimmed from the neck primal. This processed cut is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, not being a whole primal or named cut.

Chilled Pork Shoulder Butt Boned Out

Fresh chilled pork shoulder butt with bones removed, a processed cut. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, distinct from whole shoulders.

Fresh Chilled Pork Belly Skinless Processed

Fresh chilled pork belly with skin removed, processed for culinary use. This product falls under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, not being a whole belly or named cut.

Fresh Chilled Pork Rindless Back Fat

Fresh chilled pork back fat processed by derinding. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, being processed beyond raw fat.

Fresh Chilled Pork Spareribs Trimmed

Fresh chilled pork spareribs processed by trimming membrane and excess fat. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, being a processed cut.

Fresh Chilled Pork Tenderloin Trimmed

Fresh chilled pork tenderloin trimmed of excess fat and silver skin. This processed cut is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, not being a whole primal.

Fresh Chilled Pork Trim Meat Seasoned

Fresh chilled pork trim meat lightly seasoned during processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.19.00 as 'other' fresh or chilled swine meat, where minimal seasoning qualifies as processing.

Frozen Hog Side Half-Carcass

A frozen half-carcass from a hog, split sidewise to include ribs, loin, and belly sections intact. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.21.00 as it is a half-carcass of swine, frozen, and not further processed into retail cuts.

Frozen Pork Carcass

A complete frozen carcass of a swine, including the head, feet, and tail, with no significant cuts or removals other than basic evisceration. This product falls under tariff item 0203.21.00 as it is a whole frozen carcass of swine, not broken down into parts.

Frozen Pork Front Half-Carcass

A frozen front half of a pork carcass, including shoulders and jowl, split transversely. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.21.00 as it constitutes a half-carcass of frozen swine meat, specifically the front portion.

Frozen Pork Half-Carcass

A frozen half-carcass of swine, typically split longitudinally along the spine after evisceration, retaining head, feet, and tail on one side. This product falls under tariff item 0203.21.00 as it is a frozen half-carcass of swine, not further processed.