Brined Pork A Casings
Brined pork A casings are premium-grade hog runners preserved in a salt brine solution, ready for stuffing high-quality sausages. The 'A' grade indicates consistent diameter and strength. These casings are classified under tariff item 0504.00.00 as guts of animals other than fish, 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 the casings are filled with pork meat and sold as sausages
Filled casings become prepared pork products.
If the casings are artificial collagen rather than natural gut
Artificial casings are plastic products.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the brine concentration and pH level, as these are checked to ensure proper preservation
• Have a product specification sheet showing the grade and dimensions
• Check whether the casings require a CFIA import permit as an animal by-product
Related Products under Tariff item 0504.00.00
Beef B Bung Sausage Casings
Beef B bung sausage casings are large blind intestines from cattle, cleaned, prepared, and salted for stuffing large salami or bologna sausages. They are a traditional natural casing choice for artisanal meat products. These fall under tariff item 0504.00.00 as prepared guts of animals other than fish.
Beef Round Salted Casings
Beef round salted casings are cleaned and salted beef intestines, typically used for making pepperoni and other cured sausages. The salt preservation ensures they remain stable during transport and storage. They are classified under tariff item 0504.00.00 as salted guts of animals other than fish.
Brined Beef Intestines
Brined beef intestines, preserved in brine for use in casing manufacturing. These are non-edible guts of animals other than fish, and are covered by tariff item 0504.00.00 as they are not edible products per Chapter Note 1(a).
Brined Hog Sausage Casings
Hog casings stored in a brine solution after cleaning, ensuring pliability for immediate sausage filling. These are brined animal guts, other than fish, which are covered by tariff item 0504.00.00.
Calibrated Sheep Cap Casings
Calibrated sheep cap casings are precisely sized sections of sheep large intestines, brined for use as the closed ends of frankfurters and similar sausages. Their uniform diameter ensures consistent stuffing results. They fall under tariff item 0504.00.00 as prepared guts of animals other than fish.
Caprine Goat Casings Brined
Caprine goat casings are brined goat intestines used for specialty ethnic sausages, offering a distinct texture and flavor profile. They are cleaned and preserved in brine for shipment. These casings are classified under tariff item 0504.00.00 as guts of animals other than fish.