Canned Pork Rillettes from Germany
Canned pork rillettes are a traditional French spread made from slow-cooked pork meat and fat, seasoned and preserved in its own fat. This product falls under HTS 1602.49.90.00 as it is prepared or preserved pork meat (of swine) that is neither ham nor sausages, fitting the 'other' category for mixtures not specifically enumerated elsewhere.
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 the product contains at least 50% pork meat to qualify under Chapter 16; provide lab analysis if contested
• Ensure labeling complies with USDA and FDA requirements for preserved meats, including country of origin and ingredients