Frozen Pork Intestines from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Intestines prone to bacterial issues; require pathogen testing certs
• Distinguish sausage casing use (potentially 0206.49 still if edible) vs inedible
• High volume; use licensed cold chain logistics