Fresh Pork Butt Roast from China

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.

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 '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