Frozen UK Beef Half-Carcass
Frozen half-carcass of beef from the United Kingdom, longitudinally divided, post-BSE era compliant with U.S. import rules. Entered under HTS 0202.10.10.90 pursuant to 13,000 MT quota in U.S. note 3 for other frozen carcasses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If full carcass
Intact carcasses without splitting use .50 subheading, differentiated from halves.
If pork instead of bovine
Frozen pork carcasses fall under 0203, species-specific chapter headings.
If prepared/preserved
Cooked or preserved bovine meat moves to Chapter 16 for prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• UK's limited 13,000 MT quota fills quickly—pre-verify availability with USTR
• BSE testing certificates mandatory; document frozen state throughout transport
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