Frozen Bone-In Pork Shoulder Blade Cut
Frozen bone-in pork shoulder blade cuts, a sub-primal cut from the upper foreleg of the swine carcass, typically used for roasting or smoking. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.22.00 as a frozen ham, shoulder or cut thereof with bone in, and is fit for human consumption.
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 cuts are boneless
Boneless cuts of swine shoulders fall under a different tariff item for other frozen meat of swine.
If the product is fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled bone-in shoulder cuts are classified under the fresh or chilled heading, not the frozen one.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as frozen and bone-in on commercial invoices to avoid classification disputes
• Verify that the meat is fit for human consumption, as products unfit for human consumption are excluded from Chapter 02
• If importing under a tariff rate quota, note that imports without a quota allocation or permit may face a higher over access commitment duty rate
Related Products under Tariff item 0203.22.00
Frozen Bone-In Cured Pork Picnic Ham
Frozen bone-in picnic hams, which are shoulder cuts of swine, cured with salt and spices. The curing process qualifies as processing under the statistical note for this chapter, and the product is fit for human consumption.
Frozen Bone-In Hickory Smoked Pork Shoulder
Frozen bone-in pork shoulders that have been hickory-smoked. Smoking is a form of processing that distinguishes these cuts from fresh or unprocessed frozen meat, and they are suitable for human consumption.
Frozen Bone-In Maple Cured Pork Ham
Frozen bone-in pork hams cured with a maple syrup brine. The curing process qualifies as processing, and the product is a ham cut with bone in, fit for human consumption.
Frozen Bone-In Pork Boston Butt
Frozen bone-in Boston butt pork shoulders, a primal cut from the upper forequarter of swine. These are shoulder cuts with bone in, fit for human consumption, and not processed beyond freezing.
Frozen Bone-In Pork Butt Shoulder
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Frozen Bone-In Pork Ham
Frozen whole pork hams with bone in, derived from the hind leg of swine. These are hams with bone in, fit for human consumption, and not processed beyond freezing.