9903.04.35 - Pork hams and shoulders, boned and cooked, packed in airtight containers holding less than 1.4 kg (provided for in subheading 1602.41.20 or 1602.42.20)

This HTS classification, 9903.04.35, specifically designates boned and cooked pork hams and shoulders when packaged in airtight containers containing less than 1.4 kilograms. This provision is a temporary modification under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, indicated by its placement within Chapter 99 and its reference to specific subheadings within Chapter 16 (1602.41.20 or 1602.42.20). The key criteria for this classification are the specific cut of pork (hams and shoulders), the preparation method (boned and cooked), the packaging type (airtight containers), and the net weight of the individual container (less than 1.4 kg).

It is crucial to distinguish this category from other related HTS codes. Unlike raw pork products classified in Chapter 01 (e.g., 0103 for live swine) or uncured/unprocessed pork cuts in Chapter 02, this classification pertains to a fully processed and preserved meat product. Furthermore, it differs from other cooked pork preparations that may be packaged in larger containers or are not specifically boned and cooked hams or shoulders. The temporary nature of this provision also sets it apart from permanent classifications.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions for this entry will hinge entirely on confirming that the imported goods precisely meet all the descriptive elements: boned and cooked pork hams and shoulders, packed in airtight containers with a net weight under 1.4 kg, and originating from products that would otherwise fall under subheadings 1602.41.20 or 1602.42.20. Any deviation in these specific criteria would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.