Spare ribs

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Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 0203.19.20.10

Fresh Pork Spare Ribs St. Louis Cut

St. Louis style pork spare ribs are fresh, bone-in cuts from the belly section of the pig, trimmed to remove the rib tips and skirt meat for a rectangular shape ideal for barbecuing. They fall under HTS 0203.19.20.10 as fresh or chilled processed spare ribs of swine, specifically categorized as 'spare ribs' due to their distinct cut and preparation. This classification applies to ribs that have undergone processing like trimming but remain fresh or chilled.

Fresh Baby Back Pork Spare Ribs

Baby back spare ribs are fresh, smaller loin-end spare ribs from younger pigs, known for their tenderness and curved shape, processed by trimming excess fat and membrane. Classified under HTS 0203.19.20.10 as processed fresh or chilled spare ribs of swine due to their specific cut and preparation for culinary use. They meet the 'spare ribs' definition through identifiable processing distinct from generic pork cuts.

Chilled Pork Spare Ribs Memphis Style Trim

Memphis-style trimmed pork spare ribs are chilled, full rack spare ribs with heavy silver skin and fat cap left intact for slow smoking, processed minimally beyond basic separation. This HTS 0203.19.20.10 covers chilled processed spare ribs of swine, where 'processed' includes style-specific trims recognized in the trade as spare ribs. The chilling preserves freshness for export while maintaining raw status.

Fresh Danish Pork Spare Ribs

Danish-style fresh pork spare ribs are cut from high-quality swine breeds, processed with precise trimming for even cooking, popular in European barbecue traditions. Under HTS 0203.19.20.10 as fresh processed spare ribs, reflecting the specific nomenclature for trimmed spare cuts from swine bellies. Processing here denotes butcher-level preparation beyond carcass breaking.

Chilled Iowa Select Spare Rib Racks

Iowa Select chilled spare rib racks are premium fresh pork spare ribs from US-bred pigs, processed into full racks with light trim for restaurant supply. HTS 0203.19.20.10 applies to these chilled, processed spare ribs of swine, where processing includes rack formation and fat scoring. They are shipped chilled to maintain peak tenderness.

Fresh Berkshire Pork Spare Ribs

Berkshire breed fresh pork spare ribs are heritage-style cuts prized for marbling, processed by hand-trimming for gourmet markets. Classified in HTS 0203.19.20.10 for fresh processed spare ribs, emphasizing breed-specific processing while fresh. The 'spare ribs' subheading captures these premium trimmed products.

Chilled Chinese-Style Pork Spare Ribs

Chinese-style chilled pork spare ribs are cut short and trimmed thin for stir-fry or steaming, processed specifically for Asian cuisine. Falls under HTS 0203.19.20.10 as chilled processed spare ribs of swine, with processing denoting cultural cut variations. Remains raw and chilled for import.

Fresh Australian Pork Spare Ribs

Australian fresh pork spare ribs are grass-fed cuts processed for export standards, trimmed for even grilling. HTS 0203.19.20.10 for fresh swine spare ribs processed. Quota considerations apply via USTR.

Chilled Canadian Pork Spare Rib Racks

Canadian chilled pork spare rib racks from grain-fed pigs, processed into competition-style full racks. Under 0203.19.20.10 as chilled spare ribs.

Fresh Duroc Spare Ribs

Duroc fresh spare ribs, red-meat breed, trimmed for flavor. HTS 0203.19.20.10 processed fresh spare ribs.

Chilled Full Rack Pork Spare Ribs

Full rack chilled spare ribs, untrimmed ends for hearty BBQ. Processed chilled spare ribs HTS 0203.19.20.10.

Fresh Trimmed Pork Side Spare Ribs

Side spare ribs fresh trimmed from pork belly side. HTS 0203.19.20.10 spare ribs.

Chilled Export-Grade Pork Spare Ribs

Export-grade chilled spare ribs meeting international standards. Processed under 0203.19.20.10.

Fresh Heritage Breed Spare Ribs

Heritage breed fresh spare ribs, artisan processed. HTS 0203.19.20.10.

Chilled BBQ-Ready Pork Spare Ribs

BBQ-ready chilled spare ribs, lightly seasoned trim but raw. Still fresh processed 0203.19.20.10 (note: minimal seasoning doesn't change if raw).