Chilled Bone-In Beef Short Ribs from Mexico
Fresh or chilled beef short ribs with bone in, from the plate or chuck area, popular for braising. Falls under HTS 0201.20.06.00 as other bone-in cuts entered pursuant to USMCA provisions in general note 15. Not a primal cut but a fabricated sub-primal.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and ensure chill chain integrity to avoid spoilage claims
• Label with full net weight including bone; dutiable weight covers entire contents
• Avoid misclassification as primal ribs (0201.20.40) by specifying fabrication details