Bone-In Beef Chuck Short Ribs

Short ribs cut from the chuck primal with bones attached, fresh or chilled, prized for braising due to rich marbling. Falls under HTS 0201.20.50.35 as a specific chuck cut with bone in, subject to U.S. beef import quotas described in additional note 3.

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 exceeding quota limits

Non-quota bone-in cuts use the general subheading without note 3 restrictions.

1602.50Higher: 12.5% vs 7.5%

If cooked or prepared, not fresh

Prepared or preserved beef moves to Chapter 16 from fresh meat in Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm primal origin via supplier documentation to avoid reclassification as plate short ribs

Monitor quarterly quota usage for countries like Argentina; excess incurs higher over-quota rates

Label as 'fresh/chilled' accurately; refrigeration logs prevent disputes over condition