Fresh Swine Half-Carcass Head-Off

Head-off fresh swine half-carcass, chilled for preservation, common in European pork trade. Classified in HTS 0203.11.00.00 as it remains a half-carcass despite head removal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0203.12Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If bellies or spareribs separated

Specific pork cuts have dedicated subheadings.

1501Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If rendered into pig fat

Rendered fats excluded to Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide slaughter facility approval number on import docs

Photograph carcasses pre-shipment to confirm half-carcass integrity

Beware re-export rules if transshipping through quota-limited countries