Fresh Pork Butt Roast

Fresh upper shoulder cut from the pig's forequarter, bone-in, ideal for slow cooking. HTS 0203.19.40 covers this as 'other' fresh/chilled swine meat not matching specific cuts like shoulder picnic.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0203.19.20Same rate: 17.5%

If it's a ham cut

Rear leg cuts classified as hams under 0203.19.20; butt is forequarter 'other'.

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If sold as edible offal

Pork fatback or trim classified under 0209 if separated as offal products.

1602.50Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If prepared or preserved

Prepared pork preparations move to Chapter 16; only fresh uncured stays in 0203.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide anatomical diagrams confirming 'butt' vs 'picnic' distinction for accurate 0203.19.40 classification

No bone allowance in dutiable weight; declare full gross weight per US Chapter Note

Pre-clear FSIS veterinary inspection; watch for trichinae certification requirements