Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Cans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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