Smoked Pork Belly Bacon

Pork belly that has been cured with salt and smoked over hardwood for preservation and flavor. Classified under HTS 0210.19.00.90 as smoked meat of swine, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. It fits Chapter 2 as processed pork product suitable for human consumption.

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.

0210.11.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If hams or shoulders

Specific subheading for bacon cuts like hams; 0210.19 used only for uncut or other forms not fitting precise descriptions.

1602.49Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If finely chopped or cooked

Prepared or preserved pork moves to Chapter 16; remains in 0210 only if simply salted, brined, dried, or smoked without further processing.

0203.29.40.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or frozen, not preserved

Fresh or frozen pork carcass cuts classified under heading 0203; preservation via salting/smoking shifts to 0210.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify USDA inspection certificates and ensure product meets food safety standards; declare full weight including brine if applicable; be aware of country-specific quotas under US notes