Peameal Bacon Roast

A whole cylindrical roast of Canadian style bacon coated in yellow cornmeal, cured and smoked pork loin. HTS 0210.19.00.10 covers this as smoked swine meat specifically identified as Canadian style, including traditional peameal preparations. The cornmeal coating does not alter the primary meat classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

0203.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If uncooked and fresh with coating

Fresh cuts with minimal processing remain in heading 0203 for raw swine meat.

1902.30.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If sold primarily as a prepared food set

Cornmeal-coated products resembling stuffed or prepared pastas shift to Chapter 19 if end-use changes.

0210Same rate: 35%

If including meat offal mixtures

Blends with edible meat offal use the 'other' subheading 0210.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document cornmeal as non-dutiable coating if minimal; ensure FSIS equivalence for foreign processors

• Watch for reclassification if coating exceeds 10% by weight

• Use correct statistical reporting for quota tracking