Frozen Pork Spareribs Trimmed from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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