Corned Beef Brisket
Corned beef brisket is a fully cooked bovine brisket cured in brine with spices for preservation and flavor. The salting and brining process qualifies it as meat of bovine animals preserved by salting or brining under tariff item 0210.20.00. It is ready-to-eat and commonly used in sandwiches or traditional dishes.
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 brisket is considered a prepared meat product due to cooking and spices
Fully cooked and seasoned meat may fall under Chapter 16 preparations.
If the brisket is raw and only lightly salted
Raw salted meat without full preservation may be classified as fresh or chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled as fully cooked and fit for human consumption
• Declare the spices and brine ingredients accurately for food safety review
• Obtain a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit if required for processed meat products
Related Products under Tariff item 0210.20.00
Brined Beef Cheeks
Brined beef cheeks are bovine facial meat preserved in a heavy brine solution, making them suitable for human consumption. The brining process qualifies them as meat of bovine animals preserved by salting or brining under tariff item 0210.20.00. They are typically used in slow-cooked stews after rinsing to reduce saltiness.
Brined Beef Shank
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Dried Biltong Beef Strips
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Salted Beef Plate
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