Frozen Angus Beef Half-Carcass

Frozen forequarter or hindquarter half-carcass from Angus breed bovine, split and prepared for industrial processing. HTS 0202.10.50.90 covers 'other' frozen half-carcasses of bovine animals. Primarily imported for grinding into beef patties or steaks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China26.4%+7.5%33.9%
🇲🇽Mexico26.4%26.4%
🇨🇦Canada26.4%26.4%
🇩🇪Germany26.4%26.4%
🇯🇵Japan26.4%26.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

0202.10.10Lower: 7.5% vs 33.9%

If for quota-specific statistical tracking

Imports from quota countries like Mexico use 0202.10.10 for aggregate quantity monitoring per US notes.

0202Same rate: 33.9%

If further cut into retail portions

Once divided into individual muscles or steaks, it becomes 'other frozen cuts' under 0202.99.

0713.31Lower: 10% vs 33.9%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried bovine meat falls under Chapter 07 for dried leguminous vegetables and grains, but processed differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document breed and grass-fed status if claiming preferential treatment, but classification remains under 0202.10.50.90

Use refrigerated containers maintaining below -18°C to preserve 'frozen' status and avoid reclassification to chilled

Prepare for random USDA sampling at port for BSE/trichina testing common with bovine carcass imports

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Frozen Grass-Fed Beef Carcass

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Frozen Holstein Beef Carcass

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Frozen Cull Cow Carcass

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Frozen Prime Beef Half-Carcass

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