Fresh Bone-In Pork Ham

A fresh, bone-in pork ham cut from the hind leg of the pig, typically weighing 12-20 pounds, sold whole for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0203.12.90 as fresh or chilled hams with bone in, excluding specific varieties like 'other' category for non-boneless or specially processed cuts. Meets chapter definitions for swine meat suitable for human consumption.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

0203.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If boneless

Boneless hams or cuts thereof shift to subheading for boneless fresh/chilled pork hams and cuts.

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If salted, dried, or smoked

Preserved pork hams (e.g., cured) fall under Chapter 2 heading for processed pig fat-free meat.

0210.11.00Same rate: 17.5%

If cured but not exceeding 20kg in vacuum packaging

Cured hams in specific retail packaging move to heading 0210 for meat preserved by methods other than freezing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and obtain import permit; ensure meat is inspected and from approved countries

Accurate weight declaration includes bone; no allowance for normal components like bone or fat per US notes

Monitor country-specific quotas (e.g

no limit for Canada/Mexico); subject to USTR regulations