Frozen Pork Ribs Spare Ribs

Frozen pork spare ribs from the belly primal, bone-in for barbecue use. Classified in HTS 0203.29.4000 as frozen pork, other than hams, shoulders, or bellies explicitly. Complies with chapter exclusions for unfit products.

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.

0203.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled

Condition-based: fresh/chilled ribs use 0203.22, distinct from frozen.

0206.41.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If from specific pork cuts like brisket ends

Edible offal from pork may classify under 0206 if not considered meat cuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bone weight in dutiable quantity per US notes

Differentiate spare ribs from back ribs to stay in 'other'

Secure prior notice via APHIS for animal product imports