Frozen Whole Beef Carcass from Uruguay from China
Intact frozen bovine carcass from Uruguay, compliant with General Note 15 quota (20,000 MT). Represents entire animal post-dressing, frozen solid for long-haul import. HTS 0202.10.05 applies for quota-entered frozen carcasses and half-carcasses.
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
• Uruguay quota fills quickly (20,000 MT); apply for licenses quarterly via USTR
• Document entire carcass integrity—no trimming allowed for this classification
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring temp logs prove frozen state below -18°C