Canned Spam Classic
Canned Spam Classic is a branded pork shoulder and ham mixture, cooked and canned for preservation. It matches HTS 1601.00.20.10 as canned pork sausage product, per tariff definitions for meat-based preserves.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If low-salt or diet formulation with additives
Special preparations with non-traditional binders use other 1602 subheadings.
If Vinegar-preserved meats classify under Chapter 20 preserves.
If sold as part of a ready-to-eat meal set
Bakery sets with meat inclusions go to Chapter 19 for composite goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Register brand name with CBP for trademark recordation to prevent counterfeits
โข Maintain batch testing records for pathogens like Salmonella
Related Products under HTS 1601.00.20.10
Canned Vienna Sausage
Canned Vienna sausages are finely ground pork emulsified into small links, preserved in a tin can with brine or sauce. This product falls under HTS 1601.00.20.10 as it is a canned sausage made primarily from pork, fitting the category of similar products of meat.
Canned Pork Sausage Links
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.
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.
Canned Corned Pork
Canned corned pork consists of brine-cured pork shoulder chunks packed and sterilized in tins. It qualifies for HTS 1601.00.20.10 as a canned pork sausage equivalent due to its processed, preserved meat form.
Canned Pork Patty Sausage
Canned pork patty sausages are formed, cooked ground pork discs preserved in cans with broth. Under HTS 1601.00.20.10 for its canned pork sausage profile, emphasizing preservation of meat products.