Canned Spam-Style Pork Luncheon Meat from China

Cooked, boned pork formulated into luncheon meat loaf, packed in airtight cans. This product is classified in HTS 1602.49.2000 as other boned and cooked swine preparations without cereals or vegetables.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Confirm formulation recipe excludes any vegetable matter via third-party lab analysis

File with FSIS import application including shelf-life stability data

Avoid reclassification by ensuring no emulsifiers mimicking cereal additives