Frozen Pork Intestines
Frozen pork intestines, cleaned for chitterlings or sausage casings, are frozen to preserve edibility. They fall under HTS 0206.49.00.00 as residual frozen swine offal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for sausage casings only, deemed inedible
Processed casings often classify under 0504 if not intended for direct consumption.
If pre-cooked as sausage
Fully made sausages from intestines shift to prepared sausages in 1601.
If fat-free intestinal glands
Specific glands from intestines may qualify under the glands subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Intestines prone to bacterial issues; require pathogen testing certs
ā¢ Distinguish sausage casing use (potentially 0206.49 still if edible) vs inedible
ā¢ High volume; use licensed cold chain logistics
Related Products under HTS 0206.49.00.00
Frozen Pork Liver
Frozen pork liver is the liver organ from swine, preserved by freezing to maintain freshness for culinary use. It falls under HTS 0206.49.00.00 as 'other' edible frozen offal of swine, excluding tongues, hearts, and livers specifically enumerated in prior subheadings. This classification covers fresh, chilled, or frozen edible offal suitable for human consumption.
Frozen Pork Kidneys
Frozen pork kidneys are the kidney organs of swine, frozen for extended shelf life and used in dishes like pies or stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0206.49.00.00 as 'other' frozen edible offal of swine, not specifically listed in preceding subheadings like tongues or hearts.
Frozen Pork Spleen
Frozen pork spleen, also known as pork melt, is frozen for use in traditional cuisines like Southern fried spleen or blood sausage. It is 'other' frozen swine offal under HTS 0206.49.00.00, encompassing edible organs beyond the named categories.
Frozen Pork Lungs
Frozen pork lungs are the respiratory organs of swine, frozen whole or in pieces for export to markets using them in haggis or pet food. HTS 0206.49.00.00 covers this as residual 'other' frozen edible swine offal.
Frozen Pork Sweetbreads
Frozen pork sweetbreads consist of the thymus or pancreas glands of young swine, a delicacy frozen for gourmet chefs. As unenumerated glands, they classify under HTS 0206.49.00.00 'other' frozen swine offal.
Frozen Pork Mesentery
Frozen pork mesentery is the fatty membrane attaching intestines to the abdominal wall, trimmed and frozen for rendering or cooking. It fits HTS 0206.49.00.00 as miscellaneous edible frozen swine offal.