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.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or frozen without curing/smoking
Fresh pork bellies fall under Chapter 2 fresh meat headings prior to any preservation.
If dried into jerky-style strips
Extensive drying beyond simple salting/smoking may classify as dried leguminous meat product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FSIS import permit and ensure pathogen testing certificates accompany shipment
• Label as 'uncured' only if no nitrates/nitrites added, per USDA rules to avoid misclassification
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.
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.