Frozen Pork Shoulder Picnic Cut

Frozen cuts of pork shoulder from the picnic region, typically bone-in or boneless, suitable for roasting or slow cooking. Classified under HTS 0203.29.4000 as frozen pork meat, other cuts excluding hams, shoulders, and bellies. Excludes fresh or chilled pork and products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.

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.

0203.21.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled

Fresh or chilled pork cuts shift to heading 0203.21, as this subheading is specifically for frozen pork.

0203.29.20Same rate: 35%

If specifically a ham or shoulder

Hams and shoulders have dedicated subheadings like 0203.29.20, excluding them from the 'other' category.

0210.11.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If cured, salted, or smoked

Processed pork like bacon or cured cuts fall under Chapter 21 for meat preserved by salting or smoking.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dutiable weight includes bones and fat per US notes; no allowance for normal components

Confirm origin quotas especially for high-volume countries like Canada or Mexico

Obtain USDA import permit and ensure product is fit for human consumption