0203.19.40.90 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5.5¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This category, HTS 0203.19.40.90, encompasses fresh or chilled pork bellies that do not fall under the specific subheading for "Bellies." Essentially, it serves as a residual classification for fresh or chilled pork bellies that don't fit into more narrowly defined categories within the HTS. The primary characteristic for inclusion here is that the pork belly is presented in a fresh or chilled state, meaning it has not undergone freezing.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0203.19.40.10, is crucial for accurate classification. While 0203.19.40.10 specifically designates "Bellies," this "Other" category is for fresh or chilled pork bellies that may be presented in a manner or form not explicitly covered by the direct "Bellies" classification. This could include preparations or further processing that doesn't alter the fundamental fresh or chilled state of the belly but differentiates it from the primary designation.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, precise classification hinges on the absence of specific defining characteristics that would place the product in a more detailed subheading. Importers and customs brokers should confirm that the product is indeed pork belly, in a fresh or chilled state, and that it does not meet the criteria for any other, more specific classification within Chapter 0203.