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Frozen Hog Side Half-Carcass

Frozen half-carcass from a hog, split sidewise to include ribs, loin, and belly sections intact. HTS 0203.21.00.00 covers such frozen swine carcasses and halves before breakdown into retail cuts.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0203.29.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If trimmed into loins or ribs

Trimming into specific cuts like loins changes from whole half-carcass to other meat cuts in 0203.29.

0504.00.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If guts or stomachs separated and unfit for consumption

Chapter exclusions send separated guts to 0504, leaving carcass potentially reclassifiable.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm evisceration and splitting method matches half-carcass definition to avoid reclassification; use refrigerated containers to maintain frozen state; declare full weight including hide if attached