0203.29 - Other:

This HTS category, 0203.29, encompasses frozen meat of swine that does not fall under the more specific classifications of carcasses, half-carcasses, or hams, shoulders, and their bone-in cuts. It serves as a residual category for various frozen pork cuts and preparations that do not meet the detailed criteria of sibling headings. The primary distinction from sibling categories lies in the specific form and cut of the meat. For instance, 0203.21.00.00 exclusively covers whole or halved pig carcasses, while 0203.22.00.00 focuses on bone-in hams, shoulders, and their respective cuts.

Within this "Other" designation, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. The subcategories of 0203.29.20.00 and 0203.29.40.00 distinguish between processed and other frozen pork products. This differentiation is crucial for accurate duty assessment and trade reporting. Processed items, falling under 0203.29.20.00, may include cuts that have undergone some form of treatment beyond simple freezing, such as salting, smoking, or specific curing processes, even if they retain their bone. The "Other" subcategory, 0203.29.40.00, then captures all remaining frozen swine meat cuts not specifically defined elsewhere within this heading.