Fresh Pork Loin Chops
Fresh pork loin chops are bone-in cuts from the loin primal of swine, typically sold refrigerated for retail. This product falls under HTS 0203.19.40.90 as fresh or chilled pork meat excluding hams, shoulders, and bellies. It is suitable for human consumption and not processed beyond basic cutting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen pork (not fresh or chilled) shifts to subheading 0203.29, maintaining the 'other' category excluding hams and bellies.
If cut from pork shoulder
Pork shoulders or cuts thereof are specifically classified under 0203.12.10 for fresh/chilled, separate from general 'other' pork.
If cured or processed beyond fresh
Any salting, drying, or preservation moves it to Chapter 21 as meat preserved by methods other than freezing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify refrigeration chain compliance with USDA FSIS requirements to prevent spoilage during transit
• Include detailed cutting specifications and primal origin in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification
• Be aware of country-specific beef quotas indirectly affecting pork import scrutiny; obtain prior approval if from quota nations
Related Products under HTS 0203.19.40.90
Chilled Pork Butt Roast
Chilled pork butt roast is a bone-in cut from the shoulder upper half of swine. Under HTS 0203.19.40.90 as other chilled pork not qualifying as full shoulders. Used for pulled pork and roasts.
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.
Fresh Pork Ribs Spare Ribs
Fresh spare ribs are cut from the belly area of swine, bone-in and chilled for preservation. This fits HTS 0203.19.40.90 as other fresh/chilled pork excluding bellies themselves or hams/shoulders. Popular for barbecue preparations.
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.
Chilled Pork Loin Roast Boneless
Boneless chilled pork loin roast trimmed from the loin primal. HTS 0203.19.40.90 covers this as other fresh/chilled pork cuts. Premium cut for oven roasting.
Fresh Pork Neck Bones
Fresh pork neck bones with adhering meat, chilled for stock making. Falls under HTS 0203.19.40.90 as other swine meat products. Common in ethnic cuisines.