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.
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 specifically pig fat-free glands and cuts thereof
Certain glands and cuts are enumerated separately under 0206.30, pulling them out of the residual 'other' category.
If prepared or preserved, not merely frozen
Frozen alone keeps it in 0206, but any cooking, canning, or further processing shifts to prepared meats in Chapter 16.
If considered pork meat rather than offal
End-use as muscle meat vs. organ offal determines heading; offal is strictly internal organs per tariff definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide veterinary certificates confirming disease-free status; kidneys are high-risk for contaminants like trichinella
ā¢ Use insulated containers to maintain frozen state during transit, as thawing could reclassify as chilled
ā¢ Label accurately as 'edible offal' to distinguish from inedible products excluded by chapter notes
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 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.
Frozen Pork Diaphragm
Frozen pork diaphragm, or skirt, is the muscle separating chest and abdomen, valued for sausages and sold frozen. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0206.49.00.00 for frozen swine offal.