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Canned Pork Luncheon Meat from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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