Frozen Bone-In Processed Pork Ham

Frozen bone-in pork hams that have undergone processing such as curing or smoking, ready for retail sale. Classified under HTS 0203.22.10.00 as frozen processed hams with bone in from swine meat. Excludes fresh or unprocessed cuts per Chapter 2 notes.

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.

0203.21.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If fresh or chilled rather than frozen

Fresh/chilled processed hams with bone in fall under 0203.21, as temperature state determines subheading within swine meat hierarchy.

0210.11.00Same rate: 17.5%

If boneless or further prepared like sliced

Boneless or meat/pork offal prepared/preserved (e.g., sliced cured ham) shifts to Chapter 21 heading 0210 for processed meats beyond simple freezing.

1602.42Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If cooked, canned, or in airtight containers

Cooked or preserved by processes beyond curing/smoking (e.g., canned) classifies under prepared/preserved pork in heading 1602.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify processing method (curing/smoking) documentation to confirm 'processed' status; include full container weight for dutiable value per US notes

Ensure USDA inspection certificates and check country-specific beef quotas which may impact pork supply chains