Pork Hearts in Brine from Mexico
Pork hearts preserved in brine are cooked or salted swine offal, commonly used in stews or as pet food ingredients. Classified under HTS 1602.49.10.00 for prepared or preserved offal of swine, excluding fresh or simply chilled products. The brining process qualifies it as 'prepared' per Chapter 16 notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS import permit and ensure product is shelf-stable to meet animal product entry rules
• Label clearly as 'pork offal' to prevent confusion with muscle meat under different subheadings
• Check for antidumping duties if sourced from countries with pork offal investigations