Fresh Bone-In Pork Shoulder Blade Boston Roast

Fresh bone-in pork shoulder blade Boston roast, processed by deburring and shaping the upper shoulder blade section with bone included. Classified in HTS 0203.12.10.20 as processed fresh shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in. Commonly used in American barbecue and stew recipes.

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.

0203.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If other fresh/chilled cuts not shoulders

Non-ham/shoulder cuts with bone in go to other fresh swine meat subheadings.

0204.22Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If mechanically separated

Mechanically deboned pork shoulders classify under prepared meats.

1602.50Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If prepared or preserved in airtight containers

Cooked or canned pork preparations fall under Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document processing steps like trimming fat to qualify as 'processed'; avoid misclassification as primal cuts

Include entire package weight for specific duties per US notes; watch for bone-in weight allowances

Pre-clear with CBP on country of origin quotas and provide lab tests for residues per FSIS rules