Bone-In Beef Short Loin from China
Fresh or chilled bone-in short loin cuts from bovine animals, typically including the strip loin and tenderloin sections with bone attached. Classified under HTS 0201.20.50.45 as loin cuts with bone in, described in additional U.S. note 3, entered pursuant to its provisions for quota-controlled imports. These cuts are premium primal cuts used primarily for steaks like New York strip and filet mignon.
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
• Verify entry against specific country quotas in U.S. note 2 (e.g
• 378,214 MT for Australia) and obtain USTR license if required
• Include full container weight in dutiable calculations per U.S. note; no deductions for bone or fat
• Provide USDA FSIS import permit and health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status (not frozen)