Smoked Pork Shoulder Chunks
Chunks of pork shoulder smoked and vacuum-sealed for preservation. This fits HTS 1602.42.40.00 as other prepared shoulders and cuts of swine, processed beyond simple curing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into ham-like products
Ham-specific preparations, even from shoulder, use dedicated hams subheading.
If fresh frozen cuts without preservation processing
Unprocessed fresh or frozen pork shoulders remain in Chapter 2 as raw meat.
If containing meat offal from swine
Inclusion of offal changes classification to prepared meat offal subheadings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide establishment eligibility certification from exporting country to FSIS before shipment
• Label with safe handling instructions mandatory for uncooked-appearing preserved meats
• Check EU hormone ban compliance if sourcing from restricted countries to avoid CBP rejection
Related Products under HTS 1602.42.40.00
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.
Braised Pork Shoulder in Brine
Pork shoulder cuts braised and preserved in brine solution in jars or pouches. Classified under HTS 1602.42.40.00 for other prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts thereof of swine, as it is a ready-to-eat preserved product.
Preserved Pork Butt Roast
Pork butt (shoulder) roast preserved through cooking and canning. HTS 1602.42.40.00 applies to this other prepared shoulder cut of swine, distinct from fresh or simply cured forms.
Cooked Pork Picnic Shoulder
Picnic cut from pork shoulder, fully cooked and preserved in retort pouches. Classified in HTS 1602.42.40.00 for other preserved shoulders and cuts thereof of swine.