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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If purely fat extracted

Pig fat separate from offal or meat goes to 0209 per chapter exclusions.

1501Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If rendered into lard

Rendered fats from Chapter 2 products classify in Chapter 15 as animal/vegetable fats.

0504.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If deemed inedible gut lining

Chapter note (c) excludes guts/bladders to 0504 if not presented as edible offal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• High fat content; no duty allowance for fat per US note, so expect full dutiable weight

• Often byproduct; verify not contaminated from intestinal processing

• Bulk imports common; segregate from hides/skins to avoid Chapter 41 confusion

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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 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.