Fresh Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

Fresh or chilled bone-in rib cuts from bovine animals, specifically short ribs cut from the rib primal with bone attached. Classified under HTS 0201.20.50.25 as rib cuts with bone in, described in additional U.S. note 3, entered pursuant to its provisions. These are premium cuts suitable for braising or grilling.

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.

0201.20Same rate: 7.5%

If not described in additional U.S. note 3

Cuts not entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 provisions fall under other bone-in cuts without quota restrictions.

0202.20.50Same rate: 7.5%

If frozen instead of fresh or chilled

Frozen rib cuts shift to Chapter 02 heading 0202 for frozen bovine meat.

0201.10Higher: 36.4% vs 7.5%

If boneless rib cuts

Removal of bone changes classification to boneless fresh/chilled bovine meat under 0201.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country quota availability under U.S. note 3 (e.g

378,214 MT for Australia) before shipment to avoid rejection

Include USDA-approved veterinary health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status and disease-free origin

Weigh products excluding packaging but including bone; declare accurately to prevent duty disputes