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.
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 diaphragm is classified as a boneless meat cut rather than offal
Some cuts of diaphragm may be classified as meat under heading 0201 if not considered offal.
If the diaphragm is frozen
Frozen bovine offal is classified under the frozen subheading of heading 0206.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the diaphragm is trimmed and labelled as edible offal for human consumption
• Provide CFIA documentation proving the product is fresh or chilled and from an approved source
• Verify that the product is not considered a standard meat cut, which would fall under heading 0201
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 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.
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.