Quinoa and Carrot Pork Ham Loaf
Sliced pork ham loaf incorporating quinoa grains and grated carrots throughout for a nutritious preserved meat product. The quinoa is a cereal, and the carrots are vegetables, but the ham base predominates by weight. It is classified under 1602.41.90 as an 'other' ham cut, 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 loaf is packaged in cans or glass jars
Canned or jarred ham loaf is classified under this item.
If the loaf is not a ham cut but other swine meat
Other swine preparations fall under this alternative.
If the product is a stuffed pasta or similar cereal product
Stuffed products of heading 19.02 are excluded from Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the ham content is more than 20% by weight to qualify for Chapter 16
• The quinoa and carrots are acceptable, but the product must not be in cans or glass jars
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and preparation steps for CBSA
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
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Breadcrumb-Crusted Vegetable Ham Cuts
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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
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Cornmeal Stuffed Ham Shanks
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