Frozen Hog Sausage Casings
Hog intestines cleaned, graded, and frozen for preservation while prepared as sausage casings, maintaining flexibility for meat processing. Classified under HTS 0504.00.00.20 due to hog origin and casing-specific preparation per chapter notes excluding fish and other materials. Ideal for long-distance shipping without quality loss.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If beef or other non-hog origin
Same preparation but different animal shifts to beef/other casings subheading.
If rendered into edible parings
Edible animal stomach contents or parings fall under Chapter 4 for dairy/edible products.
If processed into animal feed ingredients
Repurposed casings for feed become preparations of animal origin under Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain unbroken cold chain with temperature logs to comply with USDA import requirements
• Label bundles by caliber (diameter) for accurate declaration and avoid undervaluation penalties
Related Products under HTS 0504.00.00.20
Fresh Hog Sausage Casings
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.
Salted Hog Sausage Casings
Hog casings preserved in salt after cleaning and sorting by size, ready for sausage stuffing without further processing. HTS 0504.00.00.20 covers salted hog preparations explicitly for casings, aligning with chapter exclusions for hides and textiles. Salt extends shelf life while keeping natural properties intact.
Dried Hog Sausage Casings
Air-dried hog intestines prepared as casings, lightweight for export and rehydratable before use in sausage production. Fits HTS 0504.00.00.20 as dried hog casings per tariff description, excluding edible products or skins. Provides superior snap and traditional appeal in artisanal sausages.
Brined Hog Sausage Casings
Hog casings stored in brine solution post-cleaning, ensuring pliability for immediate sausage filling applications. HTS 0504.00.00.20 includes brined hog preparations as stated, distinct from fish products per chapter notes. Commonly used for fresh sausages like breakfast links.
Smoked Hog Sausage Casings
Lightly smoked hog intestines prepared for casings, imparting subtle flavor while serving as edible sausage skins. Covered by HTS 0504.00.00.20 for smoked hog casings, excluding edible animal products beyond casings per notes. Used in specialty European-style sausages.