Fresh Hog Sausage Casings from China
Whole hog intestines prepared specifically for use as natural sausage casings, sourced from pigs and kept fresh to preserve elasticity. They fall under HTS 0504.00.00.20 as hog guts prepared for sausage casings, distinct from unprocessed animal guts. These casings provide an authentic texture and snap to sausages during stuffing and cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary health certificates from exporting country confirming disease-free status and proper slaughter hygiene
• Declare exact preparation method and ensure casings are free from contaminants to avoid FDA detention