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.
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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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