Pork Head Cheese

A terrine-like sausage from pork head meat, tongue, and feet set in aspic. HTS 1601.00.20.90 applies as other pork meat preparation product. Made from meat offal boiled and pressed into loaf form.

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.

1602.20.20Same rate: 17.5%

If pork livers predominant

Liver loaves under 1602.

0206.80.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If fresh edible offal imported separately

Fresh offal in Chapter 2.

1604.20.50Higher: 42.5% vs 17.5%

If containing significant crustaceans

Per notes, aquatic invertebrates in 1604/1605.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify SRM (specified risk materials) removal for BSE compliance

Use insulated containers for aspic stability

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