Fresh Pork Loin Chop from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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