Frozen pork tail bones
Pork tail bones are obtained when the pork carcass is cut: the tail is separated with its caudal vertebrae and a little soft tissue, so the product is mainly bone with the meat, connective tissue and fat that naturally remain on it. They come from EU-approved plants, are produced no more than 3 months before loading and ship in 10 kg cartons, about 29 t per 40ft reefer container.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Frozen pork tail bones |
|---|---|
| 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 | EU-approved plants |
| Approval | indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | shelf life 18 months from freezing |
| Temperature | −18 °C or colder |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate, product label and quality certificate for each shipment ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Technical sheet (PDF), downloadable on this page ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record ; Eligible destinations: confirmed in each offer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Minimum order | One full container |
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What you are buying
- The piece: the pork tail separated during carcass cutting, with its caudal vertebrae and the meat, connective tissue and fat that naturally remain on it.
- Freshness: produced no more than 3 months before the loading date.
- Appearance: clean surface, free from foreign matter. Mouldy or slimy surface not accepted. Muscle light pink to red, fat creamy with a grey and pink shade. Firm, flexible consistency. Characteristic odour, with no sign of spoilage. Core temperature -18 °C or below.
- Packing: 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with PE liner, palletised, about 29 t net per 40ft container.
- Treatment: not exposed to ionising radiation.
Specifications
| Origin | EU-approved plants |
|---|---|
| Species | pork |
| HS code | 0206 49 00 |
| 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 |
| Labels | other languages on request |
| Identification mark | indicated on the health certificate |
| Documents | veterinary health certificate for each shipment; eligible destinations confirmed in each offer |
| 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 |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Halal | No: pork is never halal |
Documents supplied
- Veterinary health certificate, product label and quality certificate for each shipment
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Technical sheet (PDF), downloadable on this page
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record
- Eligible destinations: confirmed in each offer
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container, about 29 t net; the exact tonnage is confirmed in each offer. One container can combine tail bones with other pork items, for example neck bones or breastbones. Each offer states the number of cartons and the tonnage. Payment is agreed for each contract.
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
- Côte d'Ivoire: CIF Abidjan or San-Pédro · Côte d'Ivoire
- Cameroon: CIF Douala or Kribi · Cameroon
- Ghana: CIF Tema · Ghana
- Benin: CIF Cotonou · Benin
- Togo: CIF Lomé · Togo
- Asia: on request; plant eligibility for the destination country is confirmed in each offer.
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Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes of pork tail bones fit in a 40ft container?
About 29 t net in 10 kg cartons. The exact tonnage is confirmed in each offer.
How fresh is the product at loading?
Production is no more than 3 months before the loading date, with a shelf life of 18 months from freezing.
Is this product Halal?
No. Pork is never Halal and is not offered for markets that require Halal.
What are pork tail bones?
The tail separated during carcass cutting, with its caudal vertebrae and a little soft tissue. The product is mainly bone, with the meat, connective tissue and fat that naturally remain on it.
How are the tail bones packed?
In 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with a PE liner, palletised.
Which documents come with each shipment?
The veterinary health certificate, the product label and the quality certificate, with the certificate of origin, invoice, packing list and bill of lading. SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection is available on request.
Can I combine tail bones with other pork items?
Yes. One 40ft container can combine tail bones with other pork items, for example neck bones or breastbones.
How fast can you load?
Usually 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer. The minimum order is one full 40ft container.