Frozen Pork Sweetbreads from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify thymus vs pancreas in documentation, as sweetbreads can border on 0206.30 gland provisions
• High-value item; insure against thaw damage which could trigger re-inspection and duties
• Retail vs foodservice end-use doesn't change code, but affects FDA labeling if repackaged