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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the half-carcass is frozen
Frozen swine half-carcasses are classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the half-carcass is not further cut or processed
• Verify the product is chilled, not frozen, and maintain proper temperature
• Have documentation showing the product is a half-carcass, not a cut, for customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0203.11.00
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.