Chilled Bone-In Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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