Fresh Pork Loin Chop from China
Bone-in or boneless chops cut from the pork loin, fresh and chilled to below 40°F but not frozen. Falls under HTS 0203.19.40 as unspecified swine cuts, distinct from ribs, tenderloin, or enumerated parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'loin chops' with primal cut diagrams to avoid disputes over 'other' classification
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature logs to qualify as chilled, not frozen
• Check FSIS import permits; common pitfall is exceeding residue limits for antibiotics