Chilled Bone-In Pork Butt Shoulder Roast

A chilled, bone-in roast cut from the upper pork shoulder (butt portion), popular for barbecues and pulled pork. Classified under HTS 0203.12.90.20 for fresh/chilled bone-in pork shoulders and cuts thereof, distinct from hams. Excludes unfit products per chapter notes.

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.

0203.22.10Same rate: 17.5%

If frozen

Frozen bone-in pork shoulders classify under 0203.22.10 for frozen hams and shoulders.

0203.19.40Same rate: 17.5%

If deboned or trimmed boneless

Removal of bone changes classification to boneless fresh pork cuts in 0203.19.

0713.33.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried pork products fall under Chapter 7 for dried leguminous vegetables and meats if processed that way.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FSIS import permit and ensure temperature logs confirm 'chilled' status to prevent frozen misclassification

Label accurately with bone-in details; dutiable weight includes bones and fat as per US notes

Avoid common pitfall of partial bone removal, which could shift to boneless category

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