Frozen pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs are a bone-in cut from the chest section of the half-carcass: the ribs from the 4th to the last one with their cartilage, with the sternum part removed, under a 0.3 cm layer of muscle and fat. They come from EU-approved plants, are produced no more than 3 months before loading and ship in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons, about 29 t per 40ft reefer container.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Bone-in chest cut: ribs 4 to last with cartilage, sternum part removed; intercostal muscles with their fat |
|---|---|
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with PE liner, palletised |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | 40ft reefer, about 29 t net |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Approval | EU plant approval number indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 18 months from freezing |
| Temperature | −18 °C or colder |
| Lead time | 7–14 days after the order is placed |
| Incoterms | CIF / CFR / FOB |
| Documents | veterinary health certificate, product label and quality certificate for each shipment; eligible destinations confirmed in each offer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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Specifications
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
|---|---|
| Species | pork |
| Product | bone-in chest cut: ribs 4 to last with cartilage, sternum part removed; intercostal muscles with their fat |
| Cover | muscle and fat layer of 0.3 cm (± 0.2 cm); diaphragm, fat deposits and loose pieces removed |
| HS code | 0203 29 |
| Production date | maximum 3 months before loading |
| Packing | 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with PE liner, palletised |
| Container | 40ft reefer, about 29 t net |
| Storage | −18 °C or colder, shelf life 18 months from freezing |
| Microbiology | E. coli, Salmonella (not detected in 1 g) and aerobic mesophilic count, per Commission Regulation (EC) No 1441/2007; limits in the technical sheet |
| Labels | other languages on request |
| Documents | veterinary health certificate, product label and quality certificate for each shipment; eligible destinations confirmed in each offer |
| Lead time | 7–14 days after the order is placed |
| Halal | No: pork is never halal |
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
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Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes of pork spare ribs fit in a 40ft container?
About 29 t net in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons. The exact tonnage is confirmed in each offer.
Which ribs are included?
The ribs from the 4th to the last one, with their cartilage and the intercostal muscles, with the sternum part removed. The cut is covered with about 0.3 cm of muscle and fat.
What is the shelf life?
18 months from freezing at −18 °C or colder. Production is no more than 3 months before loading.
Is this product Halal?
No. Pork is never Halal and is not offered for markets that require Halal.
Is there a technical data sheet?
Yes. The ATC technical data sheet (PDF) can be downloaded on this page.