Frozen Pork Loin Chops Processed
Frozen pork loin chops that have been portioned, trimmed, and sometimes lightly seasoned during processing. These chops are individual cuts from the loin, and the light seasoning does not make them prepared meats of Chapter 16. They are classified under tariff item 0203.29.00 as frozen pork other than hams, shoulders, and bellies.
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 chops are fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled pork cuts, other than hams, shoulders, and bellies, are classified under tariff item 0203.19.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the chops are lightly seasoned, ensure the seasoning does not constitute a preparation that would shift classification to Chapter 16
• Provide a list of ingredients to the CBSA if requested
• Confirm that the chops are not from a whole loin, which would be classified differently
Related Products under Tariff item 0203.29.00
Frozen Pork Arm Picnic
Frozen arm picnic shoulder cut from the pork shoulder. This cut is not a whole shoulder and is classified under tariff item 0203.29.00 as frozen pork other than hams, shoulders, and bellies.
Frozen Pork Back Fat Trimmed
Frozen trimmed pork back fat that has been processed to remove meat residues and impurities, making it suitable for human consumption. This product falls under tariff item 0203.29.00 as it is frozen pork meat other than hams, shoulders, and bellies, and is not classifiable as animal fat of Chapter 15.
Frozen Pork Back Ribs
Frozen pork loin back ribs, bone-in, from the loin primal. These ribs are classified under tariff item 0203.29.00 as frozen pork other than hams, shoulders, and bellies, and are fit for human consumption.
Frozen Pork Belly Slices Processed
Frozen pork belly slices that have been skinned, portioned into uniform slices, and vacuum packaged. This processing makes the product ready for retail use, and it is classified under tariff item 0203.29.00 as frozen pork other than hams, shoulders, and bellies in whole or half carcasses.
Frozen Pork Butt Roast
Frozen Boston butt roasts from the pork shoulder, bone-in or boneless. These roasts are sub-cuts of the shoulder and are classified under tariff item 0203.29.00 as frozen pork other than hams, shoulders, and bellies.
Frozen Pork Chop Trim
Frozen trim from pork chop fabrication, consisting of meaty scraps. This product is classified under tariff item 0203.29.00 as frozen pork other than hams, shoulders, and bellies, and is fit for human consumption.