Frozen Pork Rinds Processed
Frozen pork rinds (back fat/skin) that have been processed by removing meat and partially rendering. This product is treated as a cut of pork under tariff item 0203.29.00, not as animal fat of Chapter 15, as it retains characteristics of meat.
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 product is primarily pig fat without meat
Pig fat, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, is classified under heading 02.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not fully rendered, which would classify it as animal fat under Chapter 15
• Provide a detailed description of the processing to the CBSA
• Confirm that the product is fit for human consumption and not considered offal
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.