Salted Pork Belly

Pork belly preserved in salt, used for bacon production or direct cooking. HTS 0210.99.91.00 covers this as other salted meat not elsewhere specified, distinct from fresh pork (0203) or unfit products excluded by chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+17.5%19.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%+10.0%12.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0203.29.40.00Higher: 35% vs 19.8%

If fresh or frozen bellies

Fresh or frozen pork bellies go under heading 0203; preservation via salting moves it to 0210.

1602.49.10.00Higher: 20.7% vs 19.8%

If further processed into prepared shoulder/ham

Prepared or preserved pork hams/shoulders shift to Chapter 16 subheading 1602.49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

No duty allowance for bones, fat, or skin—full weight is dutiable; provide lab tests confirming salt content for preservation

Check supplier country against beef quotas if blended, though pork is unlimited