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Fresh Bone-In Pork Butt Shoulder

Fresh bone-in pork butt from the upper shoulder, a heavily marbled cut ideal for pulled pork, weighing 6-10 pounds. HTS 0203.12.90 covers this as 'other' bone-in fresh or chilled shoulders and cuts thereof from swine meat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

0203.12.10Same rate: 20%

If specifically a 'ham' rather than shoulder

Primary ham cuts have dedicated subheadings; broader 'other' applies to shoulder-specific products.

1602.50Lower: 15% vs 20%

If prepared or preserved (e.g., canned)

Prepared pork shoulders like canned products move to Chapter 16 for cooked/preserved meat.

0207.14.00Same rate: 20%

If from poultry instead of swine

Similar cuts from chicken classify under poultry meat headings in 0207.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use APHIS VS 17-29 form for entry; ensure slaughterhouse is USDA-approved

• Document temperature logs to prove 'fresh/chilled' status vs frozen