Cured Beef Pastrami
Cured Beef Pastrami is made from beef navel or plate, cured with a blend of spices and brine, then lightly smoked and sold ready-to-eat in sliced form. It is distinct from fully cooked versions because the curing and smoking process preserves the meat without full cooking. This product is classified under tariff item 1602.50.99 as other prepared or preserved bovine meat, not containing cereals or vegetables.
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 pastrami is part of a prepared meal kit
When sold as a component of a ready-to-eat meal, the product would be classified under prepared meals rather than as a standalone cured meat.
If the pastrami is packaged in cans or glass jars
Canned or jarred pastrami falls under this tariff item, which specifically covers preserved bovine meat in airtight containers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the pastrami is only lightly smoked and not fully cooked, as fully cooked products may be classified differently
• Keep records of the curing and smoking process to show the CBSA if needed
• Ensure the product label lists all spices and brine ingredients, as some additives could affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.50.99
Cured Beef Cheek Meat
Cured Beef Cheek Meat consists of beef cheeks that have been dry-cured with salt and nitrates to ensure long-term preservation. It is used in traditional recipes that call for a deeply flavored, cured bovine product. This item falls under tariff item 1602.50.99 because it is prepared or preserved bovine meat, other than preparations with added cereals or vegetables, and is not specifically classified elsewhere.
Cured Beef Plate
Cured Beef Plate is a beef plate cut that has been cured in a brine solution for extended preservation, making it suitable for deli slicing. The curing process uses salt and other preserving agents without the addition of cereals or vegetables. This product is classified under tariff item 1602.50.99 as other prepared or preserved bovine meat, as it does not fit into more specific subheadings.
Cured Corned Beef Brisket
Cured Corned Beef Brisket is a fully cured and brined beef brisket, preserved through pickling in a salt solution and ready for slicing and serving. The curing process ensures preservation without the need for cooking, and no cereals or vegetables are added. This product falls under tariff item 1602.50.99 as other prepared or preserved bovine meat, excluding preparations with cereals or vegetables.
Pickled Beef Heart
Pickled Beef Heart consists of beef hearts preserved in a vinegar pickle solution, a product popular in charcuterie. The pickling process uses vinegar and salt for preservation, with no added cereals or vegetables. This item is classified under tariff item 1602.50.99 as other prepared or preserved bovine meat offal, as it does not fall under more specific subheadings.
Pickled Beef Oxtail
Pickled Beef Oxtail consists of oxtails preserved through vinegar and salt pickling, ready for slow cooking. The pickling process ensures preservation without cooking, and no cereals or vegetables are added. This product is classified under tariff item 1602.50.99 as other prepared or preserved bovine meat offal, as it does not fit into more specific subheadings.