Fresh Pork Country Style Ribs

Fresh country style ribs are boneless or semi-boneless cuts from pork shoulder/butt, chilled. Classified in HTS 0203.19.40.90 as miscellaneous fresh/chilled swine meat. Versatile for various cooking methods.

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.

0203.19.20Same rate: 17.5%

If retail packaged ≤2kg

Retail presentation changes to consumer-ready subheading.

0203.29Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If frozen

Frozen country ribs under other frozen pork.

0210.19.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If salted or prepared

Any preservation excludes from fresh Chapter 02.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify fabrication method (boneless vs bone-in) in entry docs to prevent reclass

Test for fat/bone allowance in weight declarations per US notes

Use licensed customs brokers familiar with meat TRQs