Canadian Back Bacon Slices
Smoked pork belly cuts prepared in peameal style, known as Canadian bacon. Though from loin area primarily, belly cuts qualify under HTS 0210.12.0020 when salted/smoked. Distinct from American streaky bacon.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hams or cuts thereof from hind legs
Pork leg cuts (hams) use separate subheading even when similarly salted/smoked.
If canned pork shoulders mislabeled as bacon
Prepared sausage products including bacon-like mixes fall under preserved meats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Leverage Canada’s unlimited quota status but still require APHIS veterinary certification
• Ensure moisture content documentation to distinguish from fresh meat classifications
Related Products under HTS 0210.12.00.20
Streaky Bacon Slices
Thinly sliced pork belly cured with salt and smoked over hardwood, commonly known as bacon. This product falls under HTS 0210.12.0020 as it is derived from pork bellies and processed through salting and smoking. It is a staple in American breakfast dishes.
Thick-Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon
Thick slices of pork belly smoked with applewood for distinctive flavor, classified as bacon under HTS 0210.12.0020. The salting and smoking preservation method defines its tariff placement from swine bellies.
Pre-Cooked Maple Bacon Strips
Pork belly bacon cured, smoked, then lightly cooked and glazed with maple, still primarily salted/smoked product. Falls under HTS 0210.12.0020 as bacon from bellies before extensive cooking. Ready-to-heat convenience item.
Organic Hickory Smoked Bacon
Pork bellies from organic swine, hickory smoked after curing, qualifying as bacon under HTS 0210.12.0020. Meets organic standards while fitting salted/smoked meat criteria.
Sugar-Cured Streaky Bacon
Pork belly bacon cured with sugar and salt, then smoked, standard streaky cut. Classified HTS 0210.12.0020 for bacon preservation method from swine bellies.
Uncured Smoked Pork Belly Bacon
Pork belly smoked without added nitrates, labeled as uncured bacon from bellies. Classified under HTS 0210.12.0020 due to the smoking process on streaky pork bellies. Popular in natural and organic markets.