Fresh Pork Belly Slabs from Canada
Fresh pork belly slabs are cuts from the underside of the swine carcass, consisting primarily of the abdominal muscle, fat, and skin layers. They are neither chilled nor frozen, falling under HTS 0203.19.40.10 as fresh swine bellies. This classification applies to unprocessed bellies suitable for further butchering or direct culinary use.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the meat is fresh (not chilled below 0°C or frozen) and obtain USDA FSIS prior approval for the foreign establishment
• Provide health certificates confirming the pork bellies are from healthy swine free of diseases like African Swine Fever
• Be aware of country-specific beef quotas indirectly affecting pork imports; track USTR regulations for any swine limits