Boned BBQ Pork Shoulder in Tin Can
Seasoned, cooked, and deboned pork shoulder packed in airtight tin cans, often flavored with barbecue sauce. Classified under HTS 1602.42.20.40 due to being boned, cooked pork shoulder from swine in airtight containers, excluding specific varieties like those with added blood or fat. Ideal for retail as a shelf-stable protein.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed with at least 40% blood plasma or prepared meals
Products containing blood plasma or formulated as complete meals shift to 1602.42.10.
If frozen uncooked cuts rather than cooked and preserved
Uncooked frozen pork shoulder is vegetables/legumes? No—frozen meat is Chapter 2 (0203); cooked preserved is Chapter 16.
If made from pork offal instead of shoulder meat
Prepared pork offal (livers, hearts) classifies under 1602.20, separate from muscle cuts like shoulders.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FSIS import permit and ensure product meets equivalent sanitary standards to U.S. regulations
• Declare exact shoulder cut origin and processing details to avoid audits or delays at entry
• Check for phosphate or additive restrictions, as excess levels can trigger FDA detention
Related Products under HTS 1602.42.20.40
Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Canned Glass Jar
Fully cooked and boneless pork shoulder meat, vacuum-sealed in airtight glass jars for long-term preservation. This product falls under HTS 1602.42.20.40 as it is prepared pork shoulder (from swine), boned, cooked, and packed in airtight containers, categorized as 'other' within this specific subheading. It is typically used for ready-to-eat meals or deli applications.
Cooked Boneless Pork Picnic Shoulder in Metal Can
Deboned picnic shoulder (upper foreleg cut from swine), cooked and hermetically sealed in metal cans for preservation. This matches HTS 1602.42.20.40 precisely as 'other' boned and cooked shoulders/cuts thereof in airtight containers. Commonly imported for institutional food service.
Seasoned Boned Pork Shoulder Chunks in Airtight Tin
Chunks of cooked, boneless pork shoulder lightly seasoned and sealed in airtight tins, ready for heating. Falls under HTS 1602.42.20.40 as prepared, boned, cooked swine shoulder in airtight containers, 'other' category. Popular for export from Europe to U.S. markets.
Cooked Deboned Pork Butt Shoulder in Glass Jar
Boned pork butt (shoulder cut), fully cooked and packed in airtight glass jars for retail sale. Precisely classified in HTS 1602.42.20.40 as 'other' boned cooked shoulders of swine in airtight containers. Used in gourmet charcuterie or ready meals.