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.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the carcass is cut into smaller parts or processed into specific cuts before importation.
This alternative applies to frozen swine meat that is not in the form of a whole carcass or half-carcass.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the carcass is eviscerated and frozen, and comply with CFIA import requirements for meat products
• Keep records of the carcass weight and origin, as CBSA may request this for duty assessment
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as a whole carcass to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0203.21.00
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 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.
Frozen Pork Rear Half-Carcass
A frozen rear half-carcass of pork including loin, rump, and legs, longitudinally split. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.21.00 as it is a half-carcass of frozen swine meat, specifically the rear portion.
Frozen Swine Carcass for Processing
A whole frozen swine carcass destined for further butchering, eviscerated but uncut. This product precisely matches tariff item 0203.21.00 for frozen pork carcasses and half-carcasses in the swine meat hierarchy.
Frozen Whole Hog Carcass
A complete frozen carcass from a market hog, ready for wholesale breakdown. This product falls under tariff item 0203.21.00 as it is a whole frozen swine carcass, not further processed into cuts.