Chilled Pork Tenderloin

Chilled pork tenderloin is the lean, cylindrical muscle from the loin area of swine, kept at temperatures above freezing. Classified under HTS 0203.19.40.90 as other fresh or chilled swine meat not specified elsewhere like hams or bellies. Ideal for quick cooking and grilling.

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.

0203.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If frozen

Frozen tenderloin falls under frozen 'other' pork in 0203.29.80, distinct from fresh/chilled headings.

0203.19.20Same rate: 17.5%

If reclassified as retail cuts under 2kg

Retail-packed individual portions ≤2kg may shift to 0203.19.20 if meeting specific presentation criteria.

0504.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If including guts or stomachs

Chapter notes exclude animal guts/bladders (0504); pure muscle meat stays in 0203.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact temperature logs and slaughter date to meet FSIS import inspection standards

Avoid bone-in mislabeling; tenderloin is boneless, which could trigger reclassification if disputed

Check for additional tariffs on non-quota countries and prepare TRQ documentation if applicable