Frozen New Zealand Beef Half-Carcass from China
A frozen half-carcass of beef from New Zealand, split longitudinally and meeting quota entry requirements under additional U.S. note 3. It represents approximately half the live weight of the animal, used primarily by wholesalers for butchering. Classified under HTS 0202.10.10 due to its frozen state and compliance with chapter quota provisions.
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
• Check quarterly quota usage for New Zealand (213,402 MT/year) via USTR portal to avoid rejection
• Certify the half-carcass integrity (no further division) with photos and weight certificates
• Beware of re-freezing issues which could trigger food safety holds