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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from specific quota countries like Canada
Certain countries have distinct statistical suffixes under 0202.10.10 for quota tracking, though base classification remains similar.
If unfit for human consumption
Per Chapter Note (a), frozen carcasses unsuitable for human consumption move to heading 0210 for meat offal/meat preparations.
If from bovine offal processed into carcass-like form
Meat from poultry or other animals doesn't apply, but misidentified non-bovine would go to Chapter 02 other headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check U.S
• Trade Representative quotas (e.g
• 213,402 MT Australia) before shipping to ensure entry eligibility
• Label clearly as 'frozen bovine carcass' and provide slaughter/processing certificates for CBP examination
• Avoid common pitfall of partial bone removal, which reclassifies to 0202.30 boneless subheading
Related Products under HTS 0202.10.50.90
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.
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
Premium frozen full carcass of Wagyu bovine breed, known for marbling, imported primarily from Australia under quota. Falls under HTS 0202.10.50.90 as 'other' frozen bovine carcasses and half-carcasses. Used by high-end butchers for specialty cuts.
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
Frozen high-grade prime beef half-carcass from young grain-fed animals, vacuum-packed for export. HTS 0202.10.50.90 for unspecified frozen half-carcasses. Premium product for steakhouse suppliers.