Salted Hog Bungs
Large hog intestines (bungs) preserved in salt, primarily for sausage casing production. HTS 0504.00.00.60 covers salted guts of animals other than fish. Not considered edible per chapter exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into edible natural sausage casings
Food-ready casings from intestines are tariffed as meat by-products under 0210.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed invoice specifying 'industrial use only' to avoid food import scrutiny
• Comply with FSIS prior notification for ruminant or porcine products entering the US
• Test for salt content to confirm preservation method matches declaration
Related Products under HTS 0504.00.00.60
Dried Bovine Tripe
Dried stomachs of cattle, commonly known as tripe, preserved through drying for extended shelf life and culinary use. Classified under HTS 0504.00.00.60 as animal stomachs, other than fish, in dried form. Excludes edible products falling under food chapters.
Frozen Sheep Intestines
Whole sheep intestines frozen for preservation, used in sausage casings or pet chews. Falls under HTS 0504.00.00.60 as guts of animals other than fish, in frozen state. Chapter notes exclude truly edible products.
Dried Beef Weasand
Dried beef esophagus (weasand) used in pet treats or leatherworking. Classified in HTS 0504.00.00.60 for dried animal guts other than fish. Chapter notes deem this non-edible.
Smoked Pork Bladder
Pork bladders smoked for preservation, utilized in traditional medicine or crafts. HTS 0504.00.00.60 includes smoked bladders of animals other than fish. Excluded from edible foodstuffs.
Chilled Lamb Paunch
Chilled lamb rumen (paunch) for industrial or pet food processing. Covered by HTS 0504.00.00.60 as chilled animal stomachs, excluding fish and edibles.
Brined Beef Intestines
Beef small intestines preserved in brine for casing manufacture. HTS 0504.00.00.60 for brined guts other than fish, non-edible per notes.