Canned Bully Beef
Canned bully beef, also known as corned beef, is salt-cured beef packed in tins, often consumed directly or used in dishes like curries. It is classified under this tariff item as a sausage-like product or food preparation based on meat, preserved in cans or glass jars.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is classified as corned beef under statistical note 1
This alternative applies when the canned beef is specifically salted cured beef, which may fall under heading 16.02 for prepared meat products.
If the product is not in cans or glass jars
This covers other sausages or similar products not packaged in cans or glass jars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled with a complete list of ingredients and country of origin for CBSA inspection
• Verify that the beef is fully cooked and shelf-stable, as required for canned preparations
• If importing from a country with a tariff-rate quota, confirm whether a quota allocation is needed to avoid higher over-access commitment rates
Related Products under Tariff item 1601.00.19
Canned Barbecue Beef
Canned barbecue beef is shredded beef in a tangy barbecue sauce, packaged for shelf stability. It is classified here as a food preparation based on meat, preserved in cans, and fits the sausage-like product category.
Canned Beef and Vegetable Hash
Canned beef and vegetable hash is chopped beef mixed with vegetables like potatoes and onions, packed airtight. It falls under this tariff item as a food preparation based on meat, with vegetables subordinate to the meat component.
Canned Beef for Pet Food
Canned beef for pet food consists of mechanically separated beef chunks in airtight cans formulated for dogs or cats. It is classified under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a beef preparation in airtight containers, separate from Chapter 23 pet feeds.
Canned Beef Hash
Canned beef hash is chopped corned beef mixed with potatoes, sealed airtight without gravy. It is classified under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a beef preparation in airtight containers, despite the presence of potatoes.
Canned Beef Luncheon Meat
Canned beef luncheon meat is an emulsified beef loaf similar to Spam but all-beef, sealed in airtight metal cans. It falls under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a non-sausage beef preparation preserved by airtight containment.
Canned Beef Stew
Canned beef stew includes chunks of beef with vegetables in gravy, hermetically sealed for preservation. It is classified under tariff item 1601.00.19 as a canned beef preparation, a complete meal requiring no refrigeration.