Fresh Berkshire Pork Spare Ribs from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify breed purity if claiming premium status, as misdeclaration affects value for duty
• Maintain strict chill chain; temperature excursions can lead to rejection under food safety rules