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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 20.7%

If corn masa/pasta dominates

Stuffed pasta products prioritize starch component over meat filling.

1602.49.20Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If hams and cuts thereof

Mixtures using ham cuts have specific subheading priority.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 20.7%

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