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Chilled Boneless Beef Top Sirloin from New Zealand

Fresh chilled boneless top sirloin beef from New Zealand, entered under HTS 0201.30.50.97 pursuant to U.S. note 3 quota allowances. This premium primal cut is deboned and chilled to preserve quality for high-end retail and foodservice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

0201.30.80Higher: 33.9% vs 7.5%

If exceeding quota provisions

Over-quota boneless beef defaults to general 'other' category without note 3 duty treatment.

0202.30.30Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If for industrial ground beef use

If destined for further processing into ground beef, may shift to subheading for frozen equivalents.

1602.50Higher: 15% vs 7.5%

If substantially prepared or cooked

Cooked or prepared bovine meat moves to Chapter 16, excluding fresh/chilled fresh meat classifications.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm quota availability for New Zealand (213,402 MT annual limit) via USTR; use statistical reporting for tracking

• No allowance for bones/fat in duty assessment per US notes

• Maintain cold chain documentation to avoid reclassification as unfit