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.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0210.11.00Same rate: 17.5%

If specifically hams or cuts thereof

Hams and shoulders of swine have a dedicated subheading, shifting from 'other' bellies.

0203.29.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported fresh or frozen without salting

Fresh or frozen pork bellies fall under Chapter 02 for unprepared meat, not preserved.

1602.49Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If cooked, cured, or ready for retail consumption

Prepared or preserved pork products beyond simple salting move to Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm salting process meets 'salted in brine' definition to avoid reclassification as fresh meat; include full weight documentation per US notes; check country-specific quotas if from Argentina or Uruguay