Cured Pork Belly Slabs
Thick slabs of pork belly cured with salt and spices, then brined for preservation, ready for slicing into bacon. These slabs are classified under tariff item 0210.12.00 as streaky bellies of swine that are salted or in brine.
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 slabs are fresh and not cured
Fresh pork belly slabs fall under heading 02.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the curing process includes sufficient salt to qualify as preserved under Chapter 02
• Provide CFIA documentation showing the product is fit for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0210.12.00
Brined Pork Belly Riblets
Brined pork belly riblets are small cuts from the pork belly that are preserved in brine for use in BBQ. They are classified under 0210.12.00 because brining is a form of preservation covered by heading 02.10, and they are cuts of swine belly.
Brined Streaky Pork Belly
Whole streaky pork bellies preserved in a heavy brine solution, intended for bacon production. The brining process qualifies them under tariff item 0210.12.00 as bellies of swine in brine, distinct from fresh or frozen bellies.
Brine-Packed Pork Belly Strips
Pre-cut strips of streaky pork belly packed in brine, ready for retail sale. These cuts are preserved through brining and fall under tariff item 0210.12.00 as cuts of bellies in brine from swine.
Bulk Slab Bacon
Whole pork belly slabs cured and smoked, sold in bulk for slicing by processors and delis. These slabs are classified under tariff item 0210.12.00 as bacon bellies and cuts thereof in preserved form.
Canadian Back Bacon Slices
Smoked pork belly cuts prepared in peameal style, known as Canadian bacon. While typically from the loin, belly cuts qualify under tariff item 0210.12.00 when salted and smoked.
Corned Pork Belly Cuts
Cuts from streaky pork bellies that are corned, meaning heavily salted and spiced, sold in portions for charcuterie. The salting process places them under tariff item 0210.12.00 as cuts thereof of bellies in brine or salted.