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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.14.22Higher: 41% vs 17.5%

If tuna but mislabeled—no, for pork if in oil and retail packaged differently

Not applicable; but multi-species packs might go to 1604 if aquatic—no, pork stays Chapter 16 swine.

1902.20Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If processed into canned pork paste or pate

Minced or emulsified pork products classify as prepared meals or pastes under 1902.20.

1602.41Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If from ham cuts rather than shoulder

Hams and cuts thereof have dedicated subheading 1602.41, distinct from shoulders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use APHIS VS 17-29 form for prior notification of arrival to prevent refusal at port

Ensure cans are intact and leak-tested to meet commercial sterility standards

Document cooking temperature logs (minimum 121°C internal) for FSIS verification