Bone-in processed pork shoulders are valued for their fat content and flavor profile, making them a preferred raw material for sausage production, slow-cooking applications, and cured products. Major suppliers to the US market include Canada, Denmark, and Spain.

Importers should review the production records and ingredient declarations from the foreign establishment. If the shoulder has been injected with any solution or subjected to marination beyond standard slaughter and chilling procedures, it qualifies as processed. CBP may request establishment records or laboratory analysis to verify classification.