Chilled Bone-In Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs

Chilled bone-in country style pork ribs cut from the upper shoulder blade end, processed through trimming and rib separation while retaining bones. Under HTS 0203.12.10.20 for processed chilled shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in. These meaty ribs are favored for grilling and slow smoking.

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.

0203.12Same rate: 17.5%

If intended for rapid freezing

Cuts prepared expressly for quick freezing have distinct subheading.

0203.21Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If frozen

Frozen shoulders and cuts move to frozen swine meat.

0210.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If otherwise preserved

Non-salted/smoked preservation shifts to other preserved pork.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove 'cut thereof' status with butcher diagrams; country-style ribs must derive from shoulder to avoid rib subheadings

Ensure no hide/skin remnants as no duty allowance per US notes; use vacuum packaging for chilled integrity

File with exact statistical suffix .10.20 and monitor annual swine import trends for licensing