Fresh Pork Ribs Spare Ribs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide anatomical diagrams confirming rib origin to differentiate from belly meat
• Ensure no trimming that could classify as 'retail ready' under different subheadings
• Monitor dutiable weight includes bones/fat per US notes, impacting total duty calculation