Frozen Beef Half-Carcass from Australia from China

A frozen half-carcass of bovine animal, typically weighing around 200-300 kg, sourced from Australia and entered under General Note 15 quota provisions. It consists of the posterior portion of a beef carcass split longitudinally, with bones, fat, and meat intact. Classified under HTS 0202.10.05 due to its frozen state and compliance with tariff-rate quota for Australian beef.

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 General Note 15 quotas for Australia (213,402 metric tons annually); exceedance triggers higher over-quota rates

Include USDA FSIS import permit, health certificate, and precise weight documentation—no allowance for bones or fat in dutiable weight

Avoid pitfalls by confirming 'half-carcass' definition (posterior half post-chilling) to prevent reclassification as other cuts

Frozen Beef Half-Carcass from Australia from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0202.10.05