Fresh Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

Fresh or chilled beef short ribs with bone in, typically cut from the plate or brisket primal, classified under HTS 0201.20.80.90 as other bovine cuts with bone in, not specified elsewhere. These ribs are popular for braising and barbecue due to their rich marbling and flavor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China26.4%+7.5%33.9%
🇲🇽Mexico26.4%26.4%
🇨🇦Canada26.4%26.4%
🇩🇪Germany26.4%26.4%
🇯🇵Japan26.4%26.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0201.10Higher: 36.4% vs 33.9%

If cut from forequarters specifically

Forequarter-specific cuts like chuck ribs fall under carcass/forequarter heading.

0202.20.80Same rate: 33.9%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen bone-in bovine cuts shift to Chapter heading 0202 for frozen meat.

0201.30Higher: 36.4% vs 33.9%

If boneless version of the same cut

Removal of bone changes classification to boneless cuts under 0201.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fresh or chilled status with temperature logs below 4°C to avoid classification as frozen under 0202

Include veterinary certificates confirming disease-free status and compliance with USDA import regulations

Account for full weight including bone per U.S. notes; no deductions allowed for normal components