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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved pork shoulders and shoulder cuts (HS 160242) totaled $943K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPork shoulders and their cuts, when prepared or preserved, occupy a distinct heading from hams, reflecting the anatomical and commercial differences between these primal cuts in the global pork trade. The US schedule separates boned and cooked shoulders in airtight containers — with a weight break at 1 kg (1602422040) — from other shoulder preparations (1602424000). Canada and Mexico are the primary suppliers, with Spain and Poland contributing specialty products such as Spanish paleta and Polish shoulder charcuterie. USDA FSIS reinspection at the port of entry is required, and the foreign establishment must hold current FSIS approval.
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A bone-in, dry-cured shoulder that is not boned and cooked in an airtight container would generally fall under 1602424000 (shoulders and cuts NESOI, prepared or preserved) rather than the airtight-container lines. Spain must hold FSIS eligibility for the specific product type, and the establishment must be on the approved list. A licensed customs broker should confirm the classification given the processing-method sensitivity.
The distinction follows the anatomical primal: hams come from the hind leg, while shoulders come from the front leg (picnic or Boston butt). Misidentifying the cut on entry documents can result in reclassification, potential duty differences, and FSIS labeling issues. Supplier invoices and product specifications should clearly identify the primal cut.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | -- | $8.6M | +$8.6M |
| CANADA | $857K | $50K | -$806K |
| MEXICO | $87K | -- | -$87K |
| MICRONESIA | -- | $75K | +$75K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $42K | +$42K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1602424000 | SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF NESOI, PREPARED, PRESVD | $941K | -- |
| 1602422040 | SHOULDER/CUT BONED/COOKED AIRTIGHT CNTR 1KG OR OV | $3K | -- |
SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF NESOI, PREPARED, PRESVD
SHOULDER/CUT BONED/COOKED AIRTIGHT CNTR 1KG OR OV
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1602424000 | SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF NESOI, PREPARED, PRESVD | $8.0M |
| 1602422000 | SHOULDERS, CUTS OF SWINE BONED/COOKED AIRTGHT CNTR | $748K |
SHOULDERS AND CUTS THEREOF NESOI, PREPARED, PRESVD
2.5M kg
SHOULDERS, CUTS OF SWINE BONED/COOKED AIRTGHT CNTR
263.4K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | -- | $7.9M | +$7.9M |
| Illinois | $660K | $629K | -$30K |
| Pennsylvania | $139K | -- | -$139K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $3.8M | +$3.8M |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |