Fresh Argentine Beef Half-Carcass

A chilled half-carcass of bovine meat from Argentina, weighing approximately 200-300 kg, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 3 to Chapter 2. It consists of the fore and hind quarters with bones, fat, and hide attached, suitable for further butchering. Classified under 0201.10.10.90 as 'other' carcasses and half-carcasses meeting quota requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0201.20.10Higher: 11.5% vs 7.5%

If frozen instead of chilled

Freezing changes classification from fresh/chilled (0201) to frozen (0202), shifting to subheading 0201.20.10 for quota-eligible frozen half-carcasses.

0201.10.50Higher: 33.9% vs 7.5%

If not entered pursuant to quota provisions

Products not meeting additional U.S. note 3 quota requirements fall under 0201.10.50, often facing higher duties or restrictions.

0202.30.50Same rate: 7.5%

If processed into boneless cuts while frozen

Boneless frozen beef trimmings or cuts move to 0202.30.50, separate from whole carcass classifications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry falls within Argentina's 20,000 metric ton quota under additional U.S. note 3; exceedance requires alternative provisions

Include veterinary certificates confirming freshness/chilled state (below 4°C) and freedom from disease per USDA/APHIS requirements

No duty allowance for bones, fat, or hide; declare full weight including normal components to avoid penalties