1601.00.20 - Pork

This category, HTS 1601.00.20, specifically covers pork products classified as sausages and similar preparations. These encompass a broad range of processed pork items that share characteristics with sausages, such as being comminuted, seasoned, and often encased or formed. The scope includes, but is not limited to, pork sausages, frankfurters, bratwurst, and similar charcuterie items made primarily from pork.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, which is designated as "Other," is crucial. While the sibling category may capture a wider array of meat preparations not specifically enumerated elsewhere at this level, HTS 1601.00.20 is reserved for those preparations that meet the definition of sausages or closely resemble them in their processing and presentation, with pork as the principal ingredient. This ensures a more precise classification for pork-based sausage products.

Within this pork sausage category, further subclassification exists to facilitate more detailed tracking and statistical analysis. The subcategories, "Canned" (1601.00.20.10) and "Other" (1601.00.20.90), differentiate based on the final packaging and preservation method. "Canned" products are those hermetically sealed in airtight containers, while "Other" encompasses all other forms of pork sausages not packed in cans, such as refrigerated, frozen, or vacuum-sealed products.