Hampshire Market Pig from China
A Hampshire breed pig weighing 23-50 kg, valued for muscular carcass quality in bacon production. Falls under HTS 0103.91.0030 as other live swine in this intermediate weight class. Commonly imported to optimize herd genetics in commercial farms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document vaccination history against diseases like pseudorabies; use climate-controlled transport
• Pitfall: Incorrect weight certification at export can trigger duty adjustments