Frozen Pork Spareribs Trimmed

Frozen pork spareribs that have been membrane-removed and trimmed of excess fat during processing. HTS 0203.29.20.00 applies as processed frozen pork other than hams/shoulders, where trimming constitutes processing beyond basic freezing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

0203.29Same rate: 35%

If untrimmed whole ribs

Whole frozen ribs without processing stay in unprocessed other frozen pork.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If in retail-ready mixtures

Meat in mixtures for retail sale with other ingredients shifts to Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit evidence of trimming (e.g

weight loss certificates) to support processed classification over unprocessed ribs

No allowance for bones/fat in duty weight per US notes; declare gross container weight accurately

Pre-clear with APHIS for disease-free certification from exporting country

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