1602.49.40.00 - Other

This HTS category, 1602.49.40.00, encompasses "Other" prepared or preserved preparations of swine meat, meat offal, blood, or insects, specifically when they do not contain cereals or vegetables. This broad classification applies to a variety of swine products that have undergone preparation or preservation beyond simple cooking, such as curing, smoking, or further processing, but do not fall into more specific subheadings. The key defining characteristic is the absence of significant cereal or vegetable components in the final product.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 1602.49.20.00, which specifically covers boned and cooked swine products packed in airtight containers. While both relate to prepared swine products, 1602.49.40.00 is for those preparations not meeting the specific criteria of being boned, cooked, and hermetically sealed, or those with different preparation methods. It is crucial to examine the processing and ingredient composition to accurately differentiate between these two classifications.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 1602.49.40.00 relies on a thorough assessment of the product's preparation method, the absence of cereals and vegetables, and its distinctiveness from the explicitly defined sibling categories. Examples of products that might fall under this heading include certain cured hams, specialized pork pâtés (without cereal binders), or preserved pork offal that do not contain significant cereal or vegetable matter.