Chilled Beef Mesentery Fat
Chilled beef mesentery fat, also known as leaf fat, is a fatty tissue harvested from the mesentery of bovine animals. It is commonly used for rendering into tallow or for traditional cooking applications. This product qualifies as edible offal of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, under tariff item 0206.10.00, provided it is fit for human consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mesentery fat is frozen rather than chilled
Frozen bovine offal falls under a different tariff item within the same heading, with potentially different duty rates.
If the fat is rendered or processed beyond simple chilling
Rendered fats are classified in Chapter 15, not as edible offal, and are subject to different tariff provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as edible and fit for human consumption to avoid classification as animal fat under Chapter 15, which carries different duty rates
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Be aware that the CBSA may require a health certificate from the exporting country's veterinary authority
Related Products under Tariff item 0206.10.00
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.