Canned Pork Shoulder

Fully cooked and preserved pork shoulder meat packed in cans, ready for consumption. This product falls under HTS 1602.42.40.00 as it is prepared or preserved pork shoulder, categorized as 'other' shoulders and cuts thereof from swine, excluding hams and specific cuts.

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.

1602.49.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If derived from other swine cuts like loin or ribs

Products from non-shoulder swine cuts are classified under the broader 'other' subheading for prepared pork.

0210.11.00Same rate: 17.5%

If cured, smoked, or processed but not fully preserved for immediate consumption

Partially processed pork shoulders fall under salted, dried, or smoked meat in Chapter 2, not Chapter 16.

1602.20.40.00Higher: 20.7% vs 17.5%

If in airtight containers exceeding 7 kg total weight

Large container sizes for prepared pork offal or mixtures shift to specific subheadings based on packaging.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify country of origin documentation to comply with USDA import regulations for pork products

Ensure proper labeling including ingredients, net weight, and 'Product of [Country]' to avoid FDA detention

Obtain prior approval from APHIS for animal product imports and check for any disease outbreak restrictions