Fresh Angus Beef Half Carcass from China
A chilled half carcass from Angus beef cattle, split lengthwise along the backbone, typically weighing 300-400 lbs. Classified under HTS 0201.10.50 as 'other' bovine carcasses and half-carcasses that are fresh or chilled, excluding those specifically for immediate slaughter. This product is primarily used by butchers and meat processors for further cutting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin country quotas (e.g
• 378,214 MT for Australia) as exceeding triggers higher duties; include bones/fat in dutiable weight per US notes
• Ensure USDA FSIS prior approval and maintain cold chain documentation to avoid spoilage claims