Smoked Pork Shoulder Chunks
Smoked pork shoulder chunks are chunks of pork shoulder that are smoked and vacuum-sealed for preservation. This product is processed beyond simple curing, making it a prepared swine shoulder cut, and is not in cans or glass jars, so it falls under tariff item 1602.42.90. The smoking and vacuum-sealing processes align with Chapter 16's scope for preserved meat products.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged in cans or glass jars
If the chunks are canned or jarred, they would be classified under this alternative instead.
If the product includes other swine cuts
If the chunks are mixed with other swine parts, classification may shift to other prepared swine meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not packaged in cans or glass jars to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide evidence of the smoking process and packaging method to support classification
• Check for any CFIA labelling requirements for smoked meat products
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.42.90
Airtight Boned Pork Shoulder Rindless
Airtight boned pork shoulder, rindless and fully cooked, sealed in an airtight container. This product is a cut of swine shoulder prepared and preserved, falling under tariff item 1602.42.90 as 'other' prepared shoulder cuts.
Boned Cooked Pork Cushion Meat in 350g Pouch
Boned cooked pork cushion meat, sourced from the swine shoulder primal, is fully cooked and preserved in airtight flexible pouches of 350 grams. This product falls under tariff item 1602.42.90 as it is a prepared or preserved shoulder cut of swine, not packaged in cans or glass jars. The cooking and airtight packaging ensure shelf stability, aligning with the heading's scope for processed meat products.
Braised Pork Shoulder in Brine
Braised pork shoulder in brine consists of pork shoulder cuts that are braised and preserved in a brine solution, packaged in jars or pouches. This ready-to-eat preserved product falls under tariff item 1602.42.90 as an 'other' prepared swine shoulder cut, not in cans or glass jars. The brining and braising processes align with Chapter 16's scope for prepared meat products.
Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Retort Pouch
Boned and cooked pork shoulder meat packaged in flexible retort pouches that are airtight after heat-sealing. This is a prepared swine shoulder cut, falling under tariff item 1602.42.90 as 'other'.
Cooked Pork Picnic Shoulder
Cooked pork picnic shoulder is a fully cooked and preserved picnic cut from the pork shoulder, packaged in retort pouches. This product is a prepared swine shoulder cut, not in cans or glass jars, and thus falls under tariff item 1602.42.90. The cooking and retort preservation ensure a shelf-stable product, consistent with Chapter 16 preparations.
Hermetic Seal Boned Pork Picnic Ham
Picnic shoulder boned cooked hermetic. This is a prepared swine shoulder cut, falling under tariff item 1602.42.90 as 'other'.