Fresh Canadian Beef Carcass

A whole beef carcass from bovine animals, fresh or chilled, sourced from Canada with no import quantity restrictions under US note 2. It qualifies under HTS 0201.10.10 as it matches the description in additional U.S. note 3 for unlimited Canadian beef entries. Typically used by meat processors for further cutting into primal cuts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

More Specific Codes

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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

Frozen bovine carcasses shift to subheading 0201.20 for frozen meat, changing from fresh/chilled category.

0201.10.50Higher: 33.9% vs 7.5%

If not covered by note 3 quota provisions

Other fresh bovine carcasses fall outside note 3 provisions into the general fresh carcass subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin certificate confirming Canadian source to qualify for unlimited quota; include veterinary health certificates from CFIA; weigh entire carcass including bones as per US note without deductions

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