Chilled Bone-In Pork Shoulder Picnic Cut

A fresh or chilled bone-in pork shoulder picnic cut, derived from the lower shoulder blade area, popular for roasting or smoking. Falls under HTS 0203.12.90 as 'other' fresh/chilled bone-in shoulders and cuts thereof from swine, distinct from boneless versions.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0203.22.10Same rate: 17.5%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen bone-in hams and shoulders classify under 0203.22, shifting from fresh/chilled headings.

0203.29.40Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If boneless shoulder

Boneless fresh/chilled pork shoulders and cuts go to 'other' boneless subheading in the same chapter.

0713.33Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If dried and not for soup preparation

Dried pork shoulders may classify as dried leguminous vegetables if processed differently, but rare for meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with country of origin, cut type, and bone-in status; provide health certificates from exporting country

Refrigerate below 4°C during transit to maintain 'chilled' status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification