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'.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sweetbreads are fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled bovine offal is classified under 0206.10.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sweetbreads are from young calves and are fit for human consumption
• Provide a certificate of origin and a veterinary health certificate from the exporting country
• Keep the product frozen and properly labelled to facilitate customs clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0206.29.00
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
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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.
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