0203.29.40.00—Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen, other
General
Free
Units
kg
Column 2
5.5¢/kg
Special
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 0203.29.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal, Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently stacks on top of the base rate.
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Tariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Recent CBP rulings(3)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of Frozen Pork Fillet from the United Kingdom
The tariff classification of frozen PORK LOINS from TheNetherlands.
The tariff classification of fresh and frozen PORK JOWLSfrom Canada.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 0203.29.40.00?
HTS 0203.29.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Meat of swine, fresh, chilled, or frozen, other. It belongs to Chapter 02 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 0203.29.40.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 0203.29.40.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 0203.29.40.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 0203.29.40.00 is 5.5¢/kg. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 0203.29.40.00?
Yes — HTS 0203.29.40.00 is covered by section_301 provision 9903.88.70 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading). Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 0203.29.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 0203.29.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
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