Sterilized Boned Ham in Metal Pouch from China
Retort-sterilized boned ham from swine, packed in flexible metalized airtight pouches. Falls under HTS 1602.41.20.40 for cooked, boned hams in airtight containers, suitable for MREs. The retort process ensures commercial sterility without refrigeration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document retort processing parameters for customs validation of 'cooked and airtight' status
• Comply with HACCP plans for canned meats to expedite FDA reviews
• Beware of pouch integrity tests—leaks lead to rejections