Salted Pork Belly from China
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.
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 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