Chilled Bone-In Pork Butt Shoulder Roast from Mexico
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.
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
• 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