Processed

HTS code 0203.12.10 covers processed cuts of swine (ham and shoulder) that are fresh, chilled, or frozen—use this code when importing these specific pork products to determine the applicable duty, which is generally 1.4¢/kg, or potentially free depending on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements. This code falls within Chapter 2, which broadly concerns meat and edible meat offal, so it’s essential for classifying these pork products accurately for import purposes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0203.12.10

AI Summary

This duty applies to fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of swine, specifically cuts of hams and shoulders with bone in, that have been processed. Processing includes actions like grinding, dicing, or forming special cuts for retail consumers. This code has two subdivisions: 0203.12.10.10 for processed hams and cuts, and 0203.12.10.20 for processed shoulders and cuts—use the appropriate suffix to specify which type of processed cut is being reported. Duty rates vary based on the country of origin, with general rates of 1.4¢/kg and preferential free rates for certain trade partners.

Chapter	Chapter 2 - Meat and edible meat offal
Section	Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products

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General Duty

1.4¢/kg

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The duty for HTS code 0203.12.10 and its subdivisions (0203.12.10.10 & 0203.12.10.20) is assessed in kilograms. The general rate is 1.4¢/kg, applying to imports from countries without a specific trade agreement. However, several countries (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under special trade agreements or preference programs. These reduced rates apply to the same subdivisions as the general rate, contingent on meeting the eligibility requirements of those programs. No other special rates or conditions are specified.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 7.2¢/kg

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Code subdivisions

0203.12.10.10

Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen: > Fresh or chilled: > Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in: > Processed > Hams and cuts thereof

0203.12.10.20

Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen: > Fresh or chilled: > Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in: > Processed > Shoulders and cuts thereof

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 2 MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL I 2-1 Note 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Products of the kinds described in headings 0201 to 0208 or 0210, unfit or unsuitable for human consumption; (b) Edible, non-living insects (heading 0410); (c) Guts, bladders, or stomachs of animals (heading 0504) or animal blood (heading 0511 or 3002); or (d) Animal fat, other than products of heading 0209 (chapter 15) Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of this chapter-- (a) The term "processed" covers meats which have been ground or comminuted, diced or cut into sizes for stew meat or similar uses, rolled and skewered, or specially processed into fancy cuts, special shapes, or otherwise made ready for particular uses by the retail consumer. (b) The term "high-quality beef cuts" means beef specially processed into fancy cuts, special shapes, or otherwise made ready for particular uses by the retail consumer (but not ground or comminuted, diced or cut into sizes for stew meat or similar uses, or rolled or skewered), which meets the specifications in regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Prime or Choice beef, and which has been so certified prior to exportation by an official of the government of the exporting country, in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. 2. In assessing the duty on meats, no allowance shall be made for normal components thereof such as bones, fat, and hide or skin. The dutiable weight of meats in airtight containers subject to specific rates includes the entire contents of the containers. 3. The aggregate quantity of beef, entered under subheadings 0201.10.10, 0201.20.10, 0201.20.30, 0201.20.50, 0201.30.10, 0201.30.30, 0201.30.50, 0202.10.10, 0202.20.10, 0202.20.30, 0202.20.50, 0202.30.10, 0202.30.30 and 0202.30.50 in any calendar year shall not exceed the quantities specified in this note. Quantity (metric ton) Canada No limit Mexico No limit Australia 378,214 New Zealand 213,402 Argentina 20,000 Uruguay 20,000 Other countries or areas 65,005 Imports under these provisions are subject to regulations issued by the United States Trade Representative. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 2-2

Section notes

SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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