Smoked Hog Intestine Casings
Smoked hog intestine casings, lightly smoked and preserved for use in specialty sausage production. These are non-edible guts of animals other than fish, prepared by smoking, and fall under tariff item 0504.00.00 as they are excluded from edible products by Chapter Note 1(a).
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0502100000–0506900090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0504).
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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 stuffed with meat or otherwise prepared as an edible product
Edible preparations of meat are classified in Chapter 16, not Chapter 5.
If the casings are made of synthetic materials
Artificial casings of plastics are classified in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the casings are not classified as edible products; if they are for human consumption, they may fall under a different chapter
• Keep records of the smoking process to demonstrate preservation
• Verify if a CFIA inspection is required for non-edible animal products
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.
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.
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.