Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Cans from China
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.
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
• 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