Canned Pork Sausage Links from China

Canned pork sausage links are pre-cooked, emulsified pork sausages packed in cans with gelatin or gravy. This fits HTS 1601.00.20.10 as canned pork sausages, aligning with the tariff's focus on preserved meat products.

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 prior APHIS permit for pork imports and ensure slaughterhouse approvals

Test for ractopamine residues if sourcing from regions with bans to prevent rejection

Avoid common error of under-declaring shelf-stable status leading to refrigeration demands