Frozen New Zealand Beef Carcass from China
Complete frozen beef carcass from grass-fed New Zealand cattle, typically 300-450 kg, dressed and prepared for international shipment under quota. Classified under 0202.10.05.90 when entered pursuant to General Note 15, which allows up to 378,214 MT of such beef annually. Ideal for large-scale meat processors requiring whole carcass imports.
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
• Monitor quarterly quota allocations from USTR for New Zealand beef entries
• Ensure carcass is properly chilled to -18°C or below before freezing declaration
• No allowance for bones or fat trim in dutiable weight per US import notes