Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Cans

Fully cooked and boned pork shoulder meat, hermetically sealed in airtight tin cans for long-term preservation. This product falls under HTS 1602.49.2000 as it is prepared pork (swine) meat that is boned, cooked, and packed in airtight containers without cereals or vegetables.

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.

1602.49Same rate: 17.5%

If containing cereals, vegetables, or mixtures

Products with added flours, grains, or veggies shift to subheadings for mixtures, changing the material composition.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If not fully cooked or sold frozen

Uncooked or semi-prepared meat offal falls under salted/dried preparations, based on state of completion.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 17.5%

If reclassified as other prepared meat

Broad 'other' meat preparations may apply if not strictly swine-specific or exceeding container specs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify airtight sealing certification and provide lab tests confirming no cereals/vegetables to avoid reclassification

Include USDA import permit and health certificates detailing cooking process and pork origin

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as fresh meat, leading to Chapter 2 duties