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.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brains are frozen
Frozen bovine offal is classified under the frozen subheading of heading 0206.
If the brains are for pharmaceutical or diagnostic use
Animal products for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes may fall under Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be aware that bovine brains are subject to strict CFIA BSE regulations; verify the source country is approved for this product
• Obtain a CFIA import permit and health certificate before shipping
• Confirm the product is fresh or chilled, not frozen, to match the tariff item
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 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.