Frozen Beef Half-Carcass from Australia from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
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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