Canned Pork Luncheon Meat

Fully cooked canned loaf made from pork shoulder and ham, sliced for sandwiches, preserved without additional casing. Classified under HTS 1601.00.60.60 as a sausage-like product of meat in canned form, similar to spam-style preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.41.10.00Higher: 23.9% vs 20.7%

If sold as prepared pork hams rather than emulsified sausage product

Prepared or preserved pork hams classify under specific 1602 pork subheadings, not general sausages.

1601.00.40Higher: 20.9% vs 20.7%

If in airtight containers other than cans, like pouches or jars

Heading 1601 excludes canned specifically for 1601.00.60.60; other preservations go to non-canned subheadings.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 20.7%

If dehydrated or freeze-dried pork sausage crumbles for retail

Dehydrated meat products shift to Chapter 7 for vegetables/legumes if mixed, but pure meat to other chapters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior FDA approval for low-acid canned foods and ensure pH and thermal processing records are available

Label with accurate pork species and fat content to meet FSIS import requirements

Avoid misdeclaration of packing liquid as 'oil' vs 'broth' to prevent duty adjustments