0210.12.00 - Bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof

This HTS category, 0210.12.00, specifically covers "Bellies (streaky) and cuts thereof" falling under the broader classification of meat of swine, salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This designation encompasses the fatty, streaky belly portion of pork and any pieces derived from it that have undergone these preservation methods. It is essential for customs brokers and traders to identify goods precisely within this subcategory to ensure accurate duty assessment and compliance.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While 0210.11.00 covers hams, shoulders, and their respective cuts that contain bone, 0210.12.00 focuses exclusively on the belly and its derivatives, regardless of the presence of bone. The remaining sibling category, 0210.19.00, serves as a catch-all for other preserved swine meat products not specifically defined within 0210.11.00 or 0210.12.00.

Within 0210.12.00, further distinctions are made to refine classification. The subcategory 0210.12.00.20 is specifically designated for "Bacon," which represents a common and distinct product made from swine bellies. The remaining "Other" subcategory, 0210.12.00.40, accounts for any other bellies or cuts thereof that do not meet the specific criteria for bacon, allowing for granular tracking and reporting of diverse pork belly products.