Canadian Style Bacon from China
Canadian style bacon consists of cured, smoked pork loin separated from the belly and fatback, typically cut into cylindrical pieces. It falls under HTS 0210.19.00.10 as smoked meat of swine, specifically designated for this bacon variety. This classification applies to imported products ready for retail sale without further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify product meets exact specifications for Canadian style bacon to avoid reclassification; include certificates of origin for potential quota benefits
• Ensure airtight packaging documentation as dutiable weight includes full container contents
• Comply with USDA FSIS prior notice and inspection requirements