Hormel Tamales with Pork and Beef Filling
Canned tamales featuring a savory filling of mixed pork and beef in corn masa, preserved for shelf stability. This fits HTS 1602.49.60.00 as a prepared meat product with pork-beef mixture as essential character.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If corn masa/pasta dominates
Stuffed pasta products prioritize starch component over meat filling.
If hams and cuts thereof
Mixtures using ham cuts have specific subheading priority.
If frozen uncooked
Uncooked tamale mixtures classify as frozen vegetables if masa primary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Labeling must specify 'pork and beef' content per FDA rules to match HTS declaration
• Obtain country-specific meat import permits from APHIS/USDA before shipment
• Avoid declaring as 'stuffed vegetables' to prevent misclassification
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