Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 16024940: Prepared or Preserved Pork

Prepared or preserved pork, not containing cereals or vegetables, nesi, falls under HS Code 16024940. This article will provide an extensive overview of the HS code and its implications for trade. We will discuss the product description, duty rates, quantity units, special tariff preference programs, and importing/exporting US states.

Product Description

The HS code 16024940 refers to prepared or preserved pork that does not contain cereals or vegetables. This includes various forms of processed pork, such as cured, smoked, or canned pork products. It does not include pork products that contain cereals or vegetables as additional ingredients.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 16024940 is 1.4 cents per kilogram (KG). The MFN duty rate is the rate applied to imports from all trading partners, ensuring equal treatment for goods or services. Whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 16024940 is kilograms (KG). This means that the weight of the imported or exported prepared or preserved pork is measured in kilograms.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs apply to HS Code 16024940. These programs provide specific tariff rates or duty-free treatment for imports from certain countries. The following countries or regions enjoy special tariff preferences for prepared or preserved pork:

• Australia (Free): Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) offers duty-free treatment.
• Bahrain (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Canada (NAFTA, duty-free treatment): Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada enjoys duty-free treatment for prepared or preserved pork.
• Chile (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI, duty-free treatment): Certain Caribbean countries enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Israel (Special Rate, duty-free treatment): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA, duty-free treatment): Certain Andean countries enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Jordan (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Morocco (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Mexico (NAFTA, duty-free treatment): Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico enjoys duty-free treatment for prepared or preserved pork.
• Oman (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Certain Central American countries enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Peru (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.
• Singapore (Special Rate): Specific tariff rate applies.

Importing US States and Exporting US States

When it comes to importing HS Code 16024940 into the United States, there are no specific restrictions on the states that can import this product. However, it's essential to comply with all import regulations and requirements set by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

As for exporting from the United States, the state of Maine is known for its pork production and may be a significant exporter of prepared or preserved pork falling under HS Code 16024940.

HS Code 16024940 refers to prepared or preserved pork that does not contain cereals or vegetables. It has a bound or MFN duty rate of 1.4 cents per kilogram. Various special tariff preference programs offer specific tariff rates or duty-free treatment for imports from specific countries. Importing into the United States is open to all states, while Maine may be a prominent exporter of this product. Understanding the HS code and its associated regulations is crucial for international trade involving prepared or preserved pork.