Frozen Veal Carcass

A whole frozen carcass of veal from young bovine animals, typically under 3 months old, weighing around 50-70 kg. Classified under HTS 0202.10.10.10 as frozen veal carcasses entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 quota provisions for bovine meat. It excludes products unfit for human consumption per chapter note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

0201.10.10.10Same rate: 7.5%

If chilled rather than frozen

Chilled veal carcasses fall under heading 0201 for fresh or chilled bovine meat, changing the chapter based on temperature state.

0202.20.10.00Higher: 11.5% vs 7.5%

If from older bovine animals

Only carcasses from calves/young veal animals are 0202.10; mature beef carcasses go to 0202.20, distinguished by animal age and meat color.

0206.41.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If boneless cuts instead of carcass

Boneless frozen veal cuts are classified in 0206 as meat loins/cuts, not whole carcasses which remain in 0202.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin country against U.S. note 3 quotas (e.g

378,214 MT for Canada); obtain USTR license if required

Include full carcass weight (bones/fat) in dutiable weight per US note

Ensure veterinary certificates confirm veal age and fitness for consumption

Related Products under HTS 0202.10.10.10

Frozen Veal Half-Carcass

A frozen half-carcass of veal, split longitudinally from a whole veal carcass, used primarily for further butchering. Falls under HTS 0202.10.10.10 as it meets the definition of half-carcass per tariff terms and U.S. note 3 veal provisions. Dutiable weight includes bones and fat with no allowance per US note.

Frozen Whole Veal Carcass from New Zealand

Complete frozen veal carcass sourced from New Zealand calves, entered under the 213,402 MT quota of U.S. note 3. HTS 0202.10.10.10 applies specifically to veal carcasses/half-carcasses described in the note. Meets chapter requirements excluding non-edible products.

Frozen Veal Forequarter Half-Carcass

Frozen veal half-carcass consisting primarily of forequarters, derived from young bovine animals. Classified in HTS 0202.10.10.10 for quota veal carcasses/half-carcasses; still considered half-carcass if longitudinally split. No allowance for bones/fat in duty assessment.

Frozen Australian Veal Carcass

Whole frozen veal carcass from Australian young bovines, subject to 378,214 MT quota under U.S. note 3. HTS 0202.10.10.10 covers such described veal carcasses; ensures suitability for human consumption per chapter exclusions.

Frozen Veal Side Half-Carcass

Frozen longitudinally split veal half-carcass representing one side of the animal, ideal for wholesale. Under HTS 0202.10.10.10 as quota veal half-carcass; dutiable per full contents if containerized.

Quota Frozen Veal Carcass

Frozen veal carcass specifically entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 provisions for beef/veal quotas. HTS 0202.10.10.10 targets veal within described categories; excludes chapter note items like unfit meats.