Brined Streaky Pork Belly
Pork belly steeped in brine solution for preservation, ideal for slicing into rashers. Falls under HTS 0210.12.0040 for other streaky bellies and cuts thereof of swine, salted or in brine, distinct from fresh or fully processed meats.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other animals like beef or lamb
Heading 0210.99 covers meat of other animals preserved similarly, not swine-specific.
If pig fat excluded from meat provisions
Pure pig fat is classified separately in 0209, not as streaky bellies with meat.
If dried into meat flour or meal
Edible flours and meals of meat shift to later part of heading 0210, but specific subheadings apply.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document brine concentration and duration to prove preservation status; no weight allowance for bones or fat per US notes; ensure veterinary certificates for meat safety
Related Products under HTS 0210.12.00.40
Salted Pork Belly Slabs
Thick slabs of pork belly cured with salt, used primarily for bacon production or slow cooking. Classified under HTS 0210.12.0040 as salted bellies (streaky) of swine, excluding hams and cuts thereof fitting other subheadings. Meets chapter criteria for preserved pork meat not covered by fresh meat headings.
Dried Pork Belly Strips
Thin strips of streaky pork belly dehydrated for extended shelf life, used in Asian cuisine. HTS 0210.12.0040 applies to dried bellies and cuts thereof of swine, as a preserved form not unfit for consumption.
Smoked Pork Belly Ends
Trimmed ends and cuts of streaky pork belly lightly smoked for flavor and preservation. Classified in 0210.12.0040 as other smoked bellies of swine, aligning with chapter provisions for edible preserved meat.
Cured Streaky Bacon Bellies
Whole pork bellies cured with salt for bacon making, not yet sliced. HTS 0210.12.0040 covers these as other salted streaky bellies of swine, preserved but not fully prepared for immediate consumption.
Salt-Cured Pork Cheek Bacon
Pork cheeks from streaky belly areas, salt-cured for guanciale-style product. Fits 0210.12.0040 as other cuts thereof of swine bellies, preserved via salting per chapter notes.
Brined Pork Belly Riblets
Small riblet cuts from pork belly brined for preservation, used in BBQ. Under HTS 0210.12.0040 for other cuts of streaky bellies in brine, as preserved swine meat.