Bone-In Fresh Pork Ham Processed from Mexico
A fresh, bone-in pork ham that has been processed through curing or smoking but remains non-frozen, classified under HTS 0203.12.10 for fresh or chilled swine meat cuts like hams with bone in that are processed. This distinguishes it from unprocessed fresh pork under other subheadings. It falls here due to being a specific cut (ham) with bone, processed, and chilled.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify processing method (e.g
• curing) meets 'processed' definition to avoid reclassification; include full weight documentation per US notes (no bone deductions); ensure USDA inspection certificates for chilled meats