Bone-In Beef Chuck Short Ribs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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
• 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