Canned Pork Luncheon Meat

Canned pork luncheon meat is a molded loaf of ground pork, spices, and binders, sterilized in tins for long shelf life. Classified under HTS 1601.00.20.10 due to its pork-based sausage-like composition and canned preservation method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.49Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If includes flour or starch binders exceeding minor amounts

High flour content makes it a food preparation based on meat under 1602, not pure sausage.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If dehydrated or freeze-dried rather than wet-canned

Dried meat preparations classify under vegetables/legumes if processed that way, separate from wet preserves.

1601.00.40Higher: 20.9% vs 17.5%

If not exclusively pork-based

Meat mixtures (pork + other meats) beyond pork subheading go to general prepared meat sausages.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure canning process meets FSMA standards with validated thermal processing records

Include 'product of' labeling and lot codes for traceability during customs inspection