Frozen Bone-In Pork Shoulder Picnic Cut
Frozen bone-in pork shoulder picnic cuts, sourced from the lower foreleg area of the swine carcass, often used for slow cooking or braising. This product falls under tariff item 0203.22.00 as a frozen ham, shoulder or cut thereof with bone in, and is intended 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 picnic cuts are boneless
Boneless picnic cuts are classified under the tariff item for other frozen meat of swine.
If the product is fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled picnic cuts with bone in are classified under the fresh or chilled heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cut is from the shoulder (picnic) and not the leg, as hams are classified separately
• Keep documentation showing the product is frozen and bone-in to support the tariff classification
• Be aware that if the product is processed (e.g
• diced or cut for stew), it may fall under a different statistical note, so review the product's preparation before declaring
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