Potted Pork Paste

Sterilized potted pork paste from finely ground pork meat, preserved for spreadable use without any vegetables or grains. Fits HTS 1602.49.40.00 for other non-mixture preserved swine meat.

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 blended with breadcrumbs

Cereal additives like breadcrumbs classify it as containing cereals.

0406.90Higher: 18.5% vs 17.5%

If mixed with dairy

Significant dairy content might pull it toward cheese preparations, though primarily meat.

1604.20.40.00Higher: 45% vs 17.5%

If for similar herring products

Fish-based pastes use Chapter 16 subheadings for aquatic invertebrates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use commercial invoices specifying '100% pork' to support classification claims

Comply with low-acid canned food regs if pH requires thermal processing

Test for undeclared additives that could shift to mixture subheadings