Frozen Pork Cheeks
Frozen cheeks from swine, categorized as edible offal in HTS 0206.90.00 as they are non-prime cuts from the animal's head, frozen for preservation. Popular in gourmet dishes like guanciale substitutes or braises.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed as fresh pork trimmings
Swine head meat considered fresh/chilled pork under Chapter 02 heading 0203, not offal if not specifically organ-separated.
If salted, dried, or smoked
Preserved pork offal moves to heading 0210 for meat and offal prepared otherwise.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain APHIS veterinary certificates confirming disease-free status; declare net weight excluding packaging but include bones/fat per US notes
• Watch for misclassification as pork meat under 0203 if including facial muscle
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Frozen Sheep Hearts
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