Back Bacon Slices from China
Pre-sliced back bacon made from cured and smoked pork loin eye, a hallmark of Canadian style bacon. Classified under HTS 0210.19.00.10 due to its smoked preparation and specific product designation within swine meat offal categories. Ideal for retail packaging in vacuum-sealed portions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label slices clearly with curing and smoking details for CBP verification; check country-specific quotas if from limited origins like Argentina
• Provide lab analysis for nitrite levels to meet FDA standards
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight by excluding container tare