Fresh Hog Belly Whole

Fresh hog belly whole pieces are complete ventral sections from mature swine, fresh and unprocessed. Under HTS 0203.19.40.10 as other fresh swine bellies, distinct from offal or unfit products excluded by chapter notes. Popular for bacon production.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0203.19Same rate: 17.5%

If from specific quota countries like Denmark

Statistical suffixes differentiate bellies by origin under quota programs.

0210.19.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If merely boned or rolled but preserved

Minimal processing like boning shifts to heading 0210 for other prepared meats.

0201.30Higher: 36.4% vs 17.5%

If misidentified as beef cuts

Careful species verification prevents erroneous bovine meat classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm origin country eligibility avoiding quota-restricted nations without USTR exceptions

Include foreign veterinary certificate specifying 'fresh bellies' and slaughter date

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'chilled' which changes duty rates and entry procedures

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