Chapter 0206 — Customs Tariff Headings

0206.2Of bovine animals, frozen:

0206.30.00Of swine, fresh or chilled

0206.4Of swine, frozen:

0206.80.00Other, fresh or chilled

0206.90.00Other, frozen

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Products classified under Tariff item 02.06

Chilled Beef Cheeks

Chilled beef cheeks are the facial muscle meat of cattle, trimmed and chilled for use in slow-cooking dishes. They are classified as edible offal of bovine animals because they are a by-product of carcass dressing, not part of the standard muscle cuts of heading 0201 or 0202. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin place them squarely under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Chilled Beef Kidney

Chilled beef kidneys are the paired organs of cattle, cleaned and vacuum-packed for retail sale. They are edible offal of bovine animals, specifically organ meats, and are not excluded by Chapter 01 notes since they are fit for human consumption. Their fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify them under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Chilled Beef Tail

Chilled beef tails, also known as oxtails, are the tail sections of cattle, cut bone-in and chilled for soups and stews. They are edible offal of bovine animals, as they are a carcass by-product not included in standard meat cuts. The fresh or chilled condition and bovine origin place them under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Chilled Beef Tongue

Chilled beef tongues are whole or trimmed bovine tongues, chilled for retail or foodservice use. They are edible offal of bovine animals, specifically organ meats, and are fit for human consumption. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify them under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Chilled Beef Tripe

Chilled beef tripe is the cleaned rumen or honeycomb stomach lining of cattle, chilled for food processing. It is edible offal of bovine animals, distinct from inedible guts excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify it under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Fresh Beef Brain

Fresh beef brains are whole bovine brains, fresh or chilled, used in specialty foods where permitted. They are edible offal of bovine animals, fit for human consumption, and not excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify them under tariff item 0206.10.00, subject to BSE-related restrictions.

Fresh Beef Diaphragm

Fresh beef diaphragm, also known as skirt muscle or hanging tender, is the muscle from the bovine diaphragm, fresh or chilled. It is edible offal of bovine animals, as it is a carcass by-product not part of standard muscle cuts. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify it under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Fresh Beef Heart

Fresh beef hearts are intact or partially cleaned bovine hearts, fresh or chilled, used for organ meat dishes. They are edible offal of bovine animals, fit for human consumption, and not excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify them under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Fresh Beef Liver

Fresh beef liver is the liver of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, sold whole or in lobes for culinary use. It is edible offal of bovine animals, fit for human consumption, and not excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify it under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Fresh Beef Omasum

Fresh beef omasum, also known as bible or book tripe, is the ruminant stomach lining of cattle, fresh or chilled for ethnic cuisines. It is edible offal of bovine animals, distinct from inedible guts excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify it under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Fresh Beef Spleen

Fresh beef spleens are whole bovine spleens, fresh or chilled, used in traditional dishes and pet food. They are edible offal of bovine animals, fit for human consumption, and not excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify them under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Fresh Beef Sweetbreads

Fresh beef sweetbreads are the pancreas and thymus glands from young cattle, fresh or chilled, considered a delicacy. They are edible offal of bovine animals, fit for human consumption, and not excluded by Chapter 01 notes. The fresh or chilled state and bovine origin classify them under tariff item 0206.10.00.

Frozen Argentine Beef Tongues

Frozen beef tongues sourced from Argentina, presented as edible offal of bovine animals. They are frozen, not fresh or chilled, and are specifically tongues, which aligns with the tariff item for frozen bovine tongues. Suitable for human consumption, they are a popular ingredient for barbecue preparations.

Frozen Australian Beef Tongues

High-quality frozen tongues from Australian beef cattle, classified as edible offal of bovine animals. They are frozen and specifically tongues, matching the tariff item for frozen bovine tongues. Widely used in ethnic grocery stores for various culinary applications.

Frozen Beef Tongues

Frozen tongues from bovine animals, such as cattle, prepared for human consumption as a delicacy in various cuisines. They are frozen, edible, and specifically tongues, aligning with the tariff item for frozen bovine tongues. This product is suitable for retail and food service use.

Frozen Bovine Tongues Bulk Pack

Bulk-packed frozen tongues from various bovine species for wholesale distribution to restaurants and processors. They are frozen, edible offal of bovine animals, specifically tongues, matching the tariff item. Excludes any product unfit for human consumption.

Frozen Cattle Tongues Whole

Whole frozen tongues from adult cattle, a popular ingredient in Latin American and Asian dishes like lengua tacos or hot pots. They are frozen, edible, and specifically tongues of bovine animals, aligning with the tariff item. Suitable for human consumption.

Frozen Cow Tongues for Processing

Frozen tongues from dairy cows intended for further processing into sausages or stews. They are frozen, edible offal of bovine animals, specifically tongues, matching the tariff item. Bulk shipments are common for industrial use.

Frozen Grass-Fed Beef Tongues

Premium frozen tongues from grass-fed beef cattle, marketed for health-conscious consumers. They are frozen, edible offal of bovine animals, specifically tongues, aligning with the tariff item. Imported primarily from New Zealand or other countries with grass-fed beef production.

Frozen Ox Tongues

Frozen tongues from oxen (castrated bulls), valued for their tender texture when braised or boiled. They are frozen, edible offal of bovine animals, specifically tongues, matching the tariff item. Suitable for human consumption.

Bulk Frozen Bovine Liver for Processing

Bulk frozen bovine livers intended for further food processing into pâtés or pet food, provided they are fit for human consumption. These livers are classified as edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, under this tariff item, and are excluded from Chapter 02 if unfit or unsuitable for human consumption.

Frozen Angus Beef Liver

Frozen livers from premium Angus breed bovine cattle, used in high-end butchery and restaurants. These livers are edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and are classified under this tariff item, provided they are fit for human consumption.

Frozen Bovine Beef Liver

Frozen livers from bovine animals, such as cattle, intended for human consumption as a nutrient-rich organ meat. This product is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and falls under this tariff item, subject to the exclusion for products unfit for human consumption.

Frozen Calf Liver

Frozen livers from young bovine animals (calves), prized for their tender texture in gourmet cooking. These livers are edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and are classified under this tariff item, provided they are fit for human consumption.

Frozen Grass-Fed Beef Liver

Frozen livers from grass-fed bovine animals, valued for higher nutrient profiles in health-focused markets. These livers are edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and are classified under this tariff item, subject to human consumption fitness.

Frozen Organic Beef Liver

Frozen livers from organically raised bovine animals, certified free of antibiotics and hormones. These livers are edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and are classified under this tariff item, provided they are fit for human consumption.

Frozen Wagyu Beef Liver

Premium frozen livers from Wagyu bovine breed, celebrated for marbling and umami in Japanese cuisine. These livers are edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and are classified under this tariff item, subject to human consumption fitness.

Frozen Beef Cheeks

Frozen whole beef cheeks from cattle heads, prized for slow cooking and braising. This product is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Beef Heart

Frozen hearts from cattle, valued for their lean muscle texture in culinary dishes like stews. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not classified under more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Beef Lungs

Frozen bovine lungs, primarily for pet food but edible grade available, sourced from healthy cattle. This product is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not excluded by Chapter 2 notes, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Beef Mesentery

Frozen beef mesentery fat trimmed for cooking or rendering. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'. It is a niche import for specialty foods.

Frozen Beef Omasum

Frozen beef tripe (omasum), a honeycomb beef stomach lining used in soups worldwide. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not excluded by Chapter 2 notes, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'. Popular in Asian and Latin markets.

Frozen Beef Paunch

Frozen beef rumen (paunch) cleaned for food, used in dishes like menudo. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Beef Tail

Frozen oxtails from cattle, popular for braising and soups, typically sold bone-in. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Bovine Diaphragm

Frozen beef skirt or diaphragm muscle as an offal cut, a grill favorite. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Bovine Intestines

Frozen cleaned beef intestines for sausages or direct consumption, used in chorizo production. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not excluded by Chapter 2 notes, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Bovine Kidneys

Frozen cattle kidneys, a delicacy in pies and steaks, sourced from slaughterhouses, imported whole or trimmed for foodservice. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Bovine Liver

Frozen liver from bovine animals, such as cattle, intended for human consumption as a nutrient-rich organ meat. This product falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as frozen edible offal of bovine animals, excluding tongue which is classified elsewhere.

Frozen Bovine Spleen

Frozen cattle spleen, often used in traditional dishes or as pet treats, typically vacuum-packed for preservation. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Bovine Sweetbreads

Frozen thymus or pancreas glands from young calves, known as sweetbreads, a gourmet item for fine dining. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Bovine Testicles

Frozen bull testicles (Rocky Mountain oysters), an edible regional cuisine. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Frozen Calf Brains

Frozen brains from young bovine calves, used in pâtés, strictly inspected for safety. This is edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, and not covered by more specific headings, so it falls under tariff item 0206.29.00 as 'Other'.

Chilled Pork Glands

Fresh or chilled swine glands, such as pancreas, intended for human consumption or culinary use. These are edible offal of swine in a fresh or chilled state, falling under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as they are suitable for human consumption.

Chilled Pork Intestines

Fresh or chilled pork intestines, cleaned and prepared for cooking as chitterlings. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not excluded by Chapter 2 note 1(c) since they are not guts, bladders, or stomachs of heading 05.04 when cleaned for human consumption.

Chilled Pork Kidneys

Fresh or chilled pork kidneys, whole or paired, valued for culinary dishes like steak and kidney pie. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are suitable for human consumption as required by Chapter 2.

Chilled Pork Lungs

Fresh or chilled porcine lungs, intended for specialty dishes or pet food. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, provided they are suitable for human consumption as per Chapter 2 note 1(a).

Chilled Pork Tongues

Fresh or chilled pork tongues, a delicacy for boiling or grilling. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as they are suitable for human consumption.

Chilled Pork Trimmings Offal

Mixed fresh or chilled pork offal trimmings from processing, including small organs, intended for culinary use. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not processed beyond the fresh or chilled state.

Fresh Pork Diaphragm

Fresh or chilled pork diaphragm, a tender membrane used in cooking. This is edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and is not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as it is suitable for human consumption.

Fresh Pork Heart

Intact fresh or chilled swine hearts, often used in sausages or stews. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as they are suitable for human consumption.

Fresh Pork Liver

Fresh or chilled pork liver, typically sold whole or in lobes for culinary use. This is edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and is not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as it is suitable for human consumption.

Fresh Pork Mesentery

Fresh or chilled pork mesentery, a fatty membrane used in charcuterie. This is edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and is not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as it is suitable for human consumption.

Fresh Pork Spleen

Whole fresh or chilled pork spleens, used in traditional cuisines. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not excluded by Chapter 2 notes as they are suitable for human consumption.

Fresh Pork Stomach

Fresh or chilled hog maws (pork stomachs), popular in soul food. These are edible swine offal in a fresh or chilled state, classifiable under tariff item 0206.30.00, and are not excluded by Chapter 2 note 1(c) as they are cleaned and suitable for human consumption.

Bulk Frozen Pork Liver for Processing

Bulk-packed frozen pork livers intended for industrial food processing, such as sausage or liverwurst production. These livers are edible and frozen, meeting the tariff item's scope for frozen swine livers regardless of end-use.

Frozen Pork Liver Lobe Sections

Frozen sections cut from pork liver lobes, preserving the natural shape for premium culinary uses. These sections remain identifiable as frozen swine liver offal, falling under the tariff item for frozen livers of swine.

Frozen Pork Liver Trimmed

Trimmed frozen pork livers with excess fat and connective tissue removed, commonly used in paté production. These are classified as frozen swine livers, distinct from other offal like hearts or kidneys, and remain edible.

Frozen Pork Liver Whole

Whole frozen livers from domestic swine, typically sourced from slaughterhouses and immediately frozen to preserve freshness. This product falls under the tariff item as it is specifically the frozen livers of swine, fit for human consumption.