Salted Pork Belly
Pork belly cured with salt and dried to preserve it, commonly used in dishes like bacon precursors or Asian-style braises. Classified under HTS 0210.19.00 as meat of swine that is salted or dried, excluding fresh or frozen cuts. This processing makes it shelf-stable and distinct from uncooked pork in Chapter 02.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or frozen, not salted or dried
Fresh or frozen pork bellies fall under Chapter 02 for unprepared swine meat.
If cooked, cured, or stuffed for retail sale
Prepared or preserved pork products like bacon shift to Chapter 16.
If from bovine or other non-swine animals
Same processing but different animal species changes to 'other' meat category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify processing method (salted/dried) with supplier certificates to avoid reclassification as fresh pork under 0203
• Include full weight documentation; no deductions for bones or fat per US notes on meat duties
• Check country-specific quotas if from Australia or Argentina to prevent entry refusals
Related Products under HTS 0210.19.00
Smoked Pork Shoulder
Bone-in pork shoulder smoked over wood for flavor and preservation, ideal for pulled pork or roasting. Falls under HTS 0210.19.00 as smoked meat of swine, not further prepared. Excludes fresh cuts and aligns with chapter exclusions for unfit products.
Dried Pork Jowl
Pork jowl (cheek) air-dried or salt-cured, a traditional ingredient in charcuterie or guanciale-style cures. HTS 0210.19.00 covers dried meat of swine, preserved without cooking. Distinct from fresh offal or preserved products.
Brined Pork Spareribs
Pork spareribs soaked in brine for preservation, often used in barbecue after further cooking. Classified in 0210.19.00 for swine meat in brine, not fresh or cooked. Meets chapter criteria for preserved but unprepared meat.
Salt-Cured Pork Loin
Pork loin sections rubbed with salt and air-dried, a base for salami or direct grilling. HTS 0210.19.00 applies to salted meat of swine outside specific cuts. Preserved state excludes it from fresh meat headings.
Smoked Pork Hock
Pork hocks (shanks) smoked for flavor, used in soups or braises. Under 0210.19.00 as smoked swine meat, preserved without further prep. Chapter notes confirm coverage for edible preserved offal.
Dried Pork Rinds
Pork skin dried and salted, a snack base before frying. HTS 0210.19.00 for dried swine meat products, including skins if preserved this way. Excludes rendered fats per chapter notes.