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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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

0203.29.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

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.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

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