Prepared or Preserved Pork Hams & Ham Cuts

The weight threshold separates retail-sized canned ham portions (under 1 kg, line 1602412020) from larger foodservice or institutional formats (1 kg or more, line 1602412040). The distinction can affect the applicable duty rate and is determined by the net weight of the product in its immediate container at the time of importation.

The presence of cereal or vegetable ingredients — even in minor amounts — may shift classification to line 1602411000 rather than the boned/cooked airtight-container lines. CBP's classification guidance focuses on whether the cereal or vegetable content is incidental or constitutive of the product's character. A binding ruling request is advisable for borderline formulations, and a licensed customs broker can assist with the analysis.