Pork Summer Sausage from Mexico
A semi-dry fermented sausage made primarily from ground pork meat, seasoned with spices and smoked for preservation. It falls under HTS 1601.00.20 as a sausage product of pork, distinct from fresh meat or canned preparations. This classification applies to ready-to-eat processed pork sausages.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify pork origin complies with USDA import regulations and obtain veterinary health certificates
• Label products accurately with meat content and ensure no blood or offal exceeds allowable limits
• Avoid misclassification as fresh pork (0203) by confirming processing into sausage form