Frozen Beef Half-Carcass
A frozen half-carcass of bovine animal, typically split longitudinally from a full carcass, weighing around 200-300 kg. It falls under HTS 0202.10.50.90 as 'other' frozen bovine carcasses and half-carcasses, excluding specific cuts or boneless varieties. Used primarily by meat processors for further fabrication into retail cuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If boneless
Boneless frozen bovine carcasses or half-carcasses shift to 0202.30, as bones are removed changing the product form.
If chilled instead of frozen
Chilled (not frozen) bovine half-carcasses fall under Chapter 0201 heading for fresh or chilled meat.
If in quarters or primal cuts
Frozen quarters or other substantial cuts from carcasses are classified separately under 0202.20, not as half-carcasses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against U.S. beef import quotas (e.g
• 378,214 MT for Canada, limits for Argentina) to avoid over-quota duties
• Include entire weight of bones, fat, and hide in dutiable weight as per US notes; no allowances permitted
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming fitness for human consumption to comply with USDA/APHIS import requirements
Related Products under HTS 0202.10.50.90
Frozen Grass-Fed Beef Carcass
A full frozen carcass of grass-fed bovine animal, typically from New Zealand or Australia, weighing 300-400 kg. Classified under HTS 0202.10.50.90 for 'other' frozen bovine carcasses, destined for wholesale butchering. Excludes products unfit for human consumption per Chapter 2 notes.
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.
Frozen Wagyu Beef Carcass
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Frozen Holstein Beef Carcass
Frozen full carcass from Holstein dairy breed cull cows, commonly imported for ground beef production. Under HTS 0202.10.50.90 as 'other' frozen bovine carcasses. Bones and fat included as normal components per US notes.
Frozen Cull Cow Carcass
Frozen carcass from mature dairy or beef cull cows, unfit for prime cuts but suitable for manufacturing. Classified HTS 0202.10.50.90 'other' frozen bovine carcasses. High bone/fat content included in duty weight.
Frozen Prime Beef Half-Carcass
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