Pork Snack Sticks
Pork Snack Sticks are slim, dry pork sausages, similar to slim jims, seasoned and shelf-stable for portable snacking. They are classified under tariff item 1601.00.90 as 'other' sausages, as they are not poultry-based and not in cans or glass jars. The product is a prepared meat product from ground pork, designed as a ready-to-eat snack, fitting Chapter 16.
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 snack sticks are packaged in cans or glass jars
Sausages in airtight containers are classified separately from other sausages.
If the snack sticks are made from chicken (Gallus domesticus)
Chicken-based sausages have dedicated tariff items, and this one applies to those not in cans or jars.
If the product is a pork preparation not shaped as a sausage
Other swine meat preparations, such as dried meat strips, fall under heading 1602.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the snack sticks are not made from poultry, as that would require a different tariff item
• If they are packaged in cans or glass jars, reclassify under 1601.00.19
• Provide evidence of the product's shelf stability and pork content to support classification under 1601.00.90
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