Breadcrumb-Crusted Vegetable Ham Cuts
Pork ham cuts coated in breadcrumbs mixed with shredded zucchini and herbs, then preserved. The breadcrumb coating contains cereal, but the product remains a prepared swine ham cut of heading 16.02. It is classified under 1602.41.90 as an 'other' ham cut, as it is not in cans or glass jars.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ham cuts are sold in cans or glass jars
Canned or jarred ham cuts are specifically classified under this item.
If the product is a stuffed pasta or similar cereal-based product
Stuffed products of heading 19.02 are excluded from Chapter 16 by note 2.
If the cuts are not identifiable as ham but other swine parts
Other swine meat preparations fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the packaging is not cans or glass jars to avoid reclassification to 1602.41.10
• The breadcrumb coating is acceptable under Chapter 16 as long as the meat content exceeds 20% by weight
• Have the cooking and preservation process documented for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.41.90
Barley Vegetable Pork Rump Ham
A preserved rump ham cut from swine, infused with barley pearls and mixed vegetables such as peas and leeks. The product is fully cooked and shelf-stable, making it a prepared meat preparation of heading 16.02. It is classified under tariff item 1602.41.90 as an 'other' ham cut, not packaged in cans or glass jars.
Boneless Picnic Ham
A boneless upper pork shoulder portion that has been cured, cooked, and preserved for slicing. This product falls under tariff item 1602.41.90 as an 'other' prepared ham cut of swine, not packaged in cans or glass jars.
Cereal-Filled Pork Ham Roll
A ready-to-eat pork ham roll stuffed with a mixture of cereals like rice and breadcrumbs, along with vegetables such as onions and celery. The ham base predominates by weight, placing it in Chapter 16 as a prepared swine ham cut. It is classified under 1602.41.90 as an 'other' ham cut, not in cans or glass jars.
Cooked Smoked Ham Slices
Thinly sliced, fully cooked and smoked ham derived from pork hind legs, vacuum-sealed for retail. This product falls under tariff item 1602.41.90 as an 'other' prepared ham cut of swine, not packaged in cans or glass jars.
Cornmeal Stuffed Ham Shanks
Pork ham shanks filled with cornmeal and diced bell peppers, fully cooked and shelf-stable. The ham shank is a cut of swine, and the preparation falls under heading 16.02. It is classified under 1602.41.90 as an 'other' ham cut, as it is not in cans or glass jars.
Cured Smoked Ham Ends
Trimmed end cuts of ham, cured and smoked for charcuterie. This product falls under tariff item 1602.41.90 as 'other' prepared or preserved hams and cuts thereof of swine, not packaged in cans or glass jars.