Spam Classic Pork & Beef 12 oz

Spam Classic contains chopped ham and beef in a canned, emulsified form, preserved in airtight 12 oz containers under 1 kg. As a prepared product of bovine animals (with pork secondary), it qualifies under HTS 1602.50.21.20 for small-pack bovine meat preps.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+7.5%8.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%1.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%1.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%1.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%1.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.41Higher: 16.4% vs 8.9%

If predominantly pork/ham product

Primary pork prepared hams classify under swine-specific subheading.

1602.50Same rate: 8.9%

If in larger retail cans >=1kg

Bulk packs exceed small-container criteria.

0210Higher: 12.3% vs 8.9%

If sold as uncooked ham/beef mix

Fresh or cured, non-prepared meats under Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide establishment number from exporting country's FSIS-equivalent authority

Ensure shelf-stable processing (retort sterilization) documented for entry

Monitor for nitrite levels per FDA canned meat standards

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